Map of Hola Hvalfirði cod
Map
64.3955°N, 21.5377°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 47 (Hvalfj.norðanv.)
Off the main road
- 0.5 km from Route 47
Nearest town
- Melahverfi — 14.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 34 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 267 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hola Hvalfirði cod
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Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
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Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
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Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 hHola Hvalfirði cod weather and conditions
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Fiordo Hvalfjörður1 km - 2
Þyrilsnes Hvítanes Hvammsvík4 km - 3
Sjávarfoss6 km - 4
Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur6 km - 5
Track 17 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur3 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit4 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð18 km
Fuel
- 1
Ferstikla3 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Grundartangi12 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Kjalarnes22 km · 279.8 kr/L
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Hola Hvalfirði cod hike?
The Hola Hvalfirði cod trail is about 14 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 Hola Hvalfirði cod trailhead?
Hola Hvalfirði cod 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 Hola Hvalfirði cod safe to hike alone?
Hola Hvalfirði cod sits 15 km from Melahverfi, and 0.5 km from Route 47. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 244 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 Hola Hvalfirði cod?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · rannsy / 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
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