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Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal

North Iceland, Iceland18 kmHardGPS track

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Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal

North Iceland, Iceland18 kmHardGPS track

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Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal is in North Iceland at 65.4640°N, 18.9115°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal weather and conditions

At Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), light drizzle, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal — photo by northwesticeland / Wikiloc

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Halfdanartungur Grjota Yfir Trippaskal — photo by northwesticeland

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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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Bólugilsfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Háaleitisfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ingjaldsfossar

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

20 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Fosslaug

22 km·~26 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Himnasvalir

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

#2.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

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#3.Lambeyri

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North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Steinsstöðum

20 km·~25 min drive

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4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

43 km·~52 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

43 km·~52 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

44 km·~53 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Kjarnagata

43 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut

44 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Sjafnargata

44 km·~53 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · northwesticeland / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community