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Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5

Reykjavík Area5.6 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5

Map

64.0563°N, 21.8660°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 408 (Heiðmerkurvegur)
Off the main road
4.8 km from Route 40
Nearest town
Garðabær — 4.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
11 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,091 mapped places within 20 km

Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5 weather and conditions

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5°Cclear · feels 2°C4 m/sgusts 99 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:09
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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Frequently
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How long is the Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5 hike?
The Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5 trail is about 5.6 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 Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5 trailhead?
Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5 is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5 safe to hike alone?
Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5 sits 4.8 km from Garðabær, and 4.8 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 305 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 Heiðmörk - langa brekkan x5?
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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