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Hellissandur lighthouse lava field

West Iceland5.2 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Hellissandur lighthouse lava field

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64.8741°N, 24.0069°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
19.1 km from Route 54
Nearest town
Hellissandur — 7.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
128 km in a straight line
What else is close
98 mapped places within 20 km

Hellissandur lighthouse lava field weather and conditions

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How long is the Hellissandur lighthouse lava field hike?
The Hellissandur lighthouse lava field trail is about 5.2 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 lighthouse lava field trailhead?
Hellissandur lighthouse lava field 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 lighthouse lava field safe to hike alone?
Hellissandur lighthouse lava field sits 7.3 km from Hellissandur, and 19 km from Route 54. The uploader rated it easy. 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 lighthouse lava field?
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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