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Hafradalur Betaniakot

3.4 kmModerateGPS track
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Hafradalur Betaniakot

Westfjords3.4 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Hafradalur Betaniakot

Map

65.9819°N, 23.3772°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 627 (Önundarfjarðarvegur að Vífilsmýrum)
Off the main road
2.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town
Flateyri — 9.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
215 km in a straight line
What else is close
131 mapped places within 20 km

Hafradalur Betaniakot weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Cclear · feels 1°C4 m/swind9 h 32 mdaylight · 08:33 – 18:05
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Flateyri10 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Ísafjörður13 km · 306.7 kr/L
  3. 3Þingeyri13 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus13 km
  2. 2SAM13 km
  3. 3Nettó15 km
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Tours

  1. Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Hafradalur Betaniakot hike?
The Hafradalur Betaniakot trail is about 3.4 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Hafradalur Betaniakot trailhead?
Hafradalur Betaniakot is in Westfjords. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Hafradalur Betaniakot safe to hike alone?
Hafradalur Betaniakot sits 9.9 km from Flateyri, and 2.1 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 258 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Hafradalur Betaniakot?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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