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Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1

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Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1

North Iceland21 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1

Map

65.1932°N, 16.2206°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F88 (Öskjul í Herðubrl)
Off the main road
30.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 57.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
296 km in a straight line
What else is close
27 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1 weather and conditions

Last updated

3°Cmostly clear · feels -7°C15 m/sgusts 239 h 44 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:42
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur31 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir53 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Mývatn56 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð59 km
  2. 2Nettó85 km
  3. 3Bónus85 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1 hike?
The Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1 trail is about 21 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 Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1 trailhead?
Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1 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 Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1 safe to hike alone?
Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1 sits 58 km from Vogar við Mývatn, and 31 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 323 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 Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 1?
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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