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Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back

Westfjords, Iceland15 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back

Westfjords, Iceland15 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.8355°N, 22.7053°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 8.6 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 27.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 191 km in a straight line
What else is close: 63 mapped places within 20 km

Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back weather and conditions

At Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 5°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back — photo by kleppur / Wikiloc

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How long is the Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back hike?

The Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back trail is about 15 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 Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back trailhead?

Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back is in Westfjords. 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 Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back safe to hike alone?

Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back sits 27 km from Súðavík, and 8.6 km from Route 61. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 473 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 Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back?

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

1DI Extension8 km
2Day 58 km
3Lambagilfoss15 km
4Varnsfjörður church and ancients ruins15 km
5Súðavík15 km

Waterfalls

#1.Gervidalsá

8.8 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Mórildisfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bulafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Finnbogafoss

21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Galtahryggjarlaug

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

1.4 km·~2 min drive

Spring hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Súðavíkurhreppur

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Hörgshlíðarlaug

3.5 km·~4 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Heydalur í Mjóafirði

1.5 km·~2 min drive

The Heydalur camping site is located 130 km from Isafjordur, 110km from Holmavik. Once…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

26 km·~31 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Súðavík

26 km·~31 min drive

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

#4.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

30 km·~36 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

32 km·~39 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

33 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

33 km·~39 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

43 km·~52 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

32 km·~38 min drive

ÓB · 306.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Flókalundur

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · kleppur / Wikiloc
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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