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Hellissandur

West Iceland, Iceland7.8 kmModerateGPS track

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Hellissandur

West Iceland, Iceland7.8 kmModerateGPS track

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Map of Hellissandur

Hellissandur is in West Iceland at 64.8400°N, 23.8890°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 574 (Hellnar-Helliss.)
Off the main road: 14.5 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Hellissandur — 8.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 121 km in a straight line
What else is close: 188 mapped places within 20 km

Hellissandur weather and conditions

At Hellissandur in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 06:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), light drizzle, wind 3 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:13, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 06:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Hellissandur

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Hellissandur — photo by andrea caputo 1 / Wikiloc

Photo: andrea caputo 1 / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: andrea caputo 1 / wikiloc.com

Visit Hellissandur and Rif - Historical Icelandic Towns — Hellissandur — video poster — Visit Hellissandur and Rif - Historical Icelandic TownsJust Icelandic

Photo: andrea caputo 1 / wikiloc.com

Walking tour - The street art of Hellissandur, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland (4K/60FPS) — Hellissandur — video poster — Walking tour - The street art of Hellissandur, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland (4K/60FPS)Walk Man

Photo: andrea caputo 1 / wikiloc.com

Day 4 Þingvellir to Hellissandur - climbing volcanos, craters and basalt columns — Hellissandur — video poster — Day 4 Þingvellir to Hellissandur - climbing volcanos, craters and basalt columnsGo Bush & Wandering Wild

Photo: andrea caputo 1 / wikiloc.com

Day 5 Hellissandur to Látrabjarg bird cliffs - PUFFINS, $22/70g dried fish and hot springs! — Hellissandur — video poster — Day 5 Hellissandur to Látrabjarg bird cliffs - PUFFINS, $22/70g dried fish and hot springs!Go Bush & Wandering Wild

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Murals of Hellissandur, Iceland (July 2022) — Hellissandur — video poster — Murals of Hellissandur, Iceland (July 2022)Philips Varghese

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How long is the Hellissandur hike?

The Hellissandur trail is about 7.8 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 Hellissandur trailhead?

Hellissandur is in West 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 Hellissandur safe to hike alone?

Hellissandur sits 8.4 km from Hellissandur, and 15 km from Route 54. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 486 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 Hellissandur?

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

km column = your drive

1Hreggnasi from Hellissandur2 km
2Island: Snæfellsnes: Krater Saxhóll2 km
3Hellissandur3 km
4Hike naar Saxholl crater4 km
5Nyjabud5 km

Waterfalls

#1.Klukkufoss

3.1 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Snekkjufoss

3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Svöðufoss

7.1 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kerlingarfoss

7.4 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

31 km·~37 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

32 km·~38 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

40 km·~48 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

60 km·~72 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi

8 km·~10 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Hellissandur

8.3 km·~10 min drive

A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur…

#3.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík

11 km·~13 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Ólafsvík

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kassinn

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

60 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Albina

84 km·~101 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hellissandur

8.4 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsvík

11 km·~13 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Arnarstapi

15 km·~17 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Grundarfjörður

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · andrea caputo 1 / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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