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65.4640°N, 18.9115°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 1 (Öxnadalsheiði)
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Varmahlíð — 26.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 205 km in a straight line
What else is close- 89 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal
Family Rafting (West)from 21.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
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Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHalfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal weather and conditions
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- 1
Trippaskal< 1 km - 2
Halfdanartungur Storaskrida< 1 km - 3
Norðurá< 1 km - 4
Varmahlid - Akureyri3 km - 5
Kotagil6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall5 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður20 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður20 km
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Varmahlíð27 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Kjarnagata43 km · 308.7 kr/L
- 3Akureyri Hlíðarbraut44 km · 279.8 kr/L
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal hike?
The Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal trail is about 18 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 Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal trailhead?
Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal is in North Iceland. 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 Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal safe to hike alone?
Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal sits 27 km from Varmahlíð, and 0.2 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 934 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 Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal?
Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal climbs about 934 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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