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Helgafjordur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland20 kmModerateGPS track
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Helgafjordur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland20 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Helgafjordur

Helgafjordur is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0227°N, 21.8675°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
3.9 km from Route 42
Nearest town
Hafnarfjörður — 4.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
14 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,066 mapped places within 20 km

Helgafjordur weather and conditions

At Helgafjordur in Reykjavik, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 13°C (feels like 10°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:52). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How long is the Helgafjordur hike?
The Helgafjordur trail is about 20 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 Helgafjordur trailhead?
Helgafjordur 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 Helgafjordur safe to hike alone?
Helgafjordur sits 4.5 km from Hafnarfjörður, and 3.9 km from Route 42. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 191 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 Helgafjordur?
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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6.2 km·~7 min drive

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#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
7.4 km·~9 min drive

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#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær
7.7 km·~9 min drive

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#4.Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær
7.9 km·~9 min drive

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4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Viðistaðatúni
7.5 km·~9 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Hafnarfjörður
7.5 km·~9 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
14 km·~16 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Reykjavík
14 km·~16 min drive

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4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
6 km·~7 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
6.2 km·~7 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
6.7 km·~8 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
7.4 km·~9 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Lækjargata
6 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ásvellir
6 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurhella
6.1 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Suðurhella
6.3 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

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3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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