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Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017)

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Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017)

North Iceland7.4 kmHardGPS track

Map of Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017)

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65.7329°N, 19.1121°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 767 (Ásavegur - Hólar)
Off the main road
11.8 km from Route 76
Nearest town
Hólar — 0.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
221 km in a straight line
What else is close
125 mapped places within 20 km

Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017) weather and conditions

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3°Cpartly cloudy · feels -1°C4 m/swind9 h 34 mdaylight · 08:15 – 17:48
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. 1Hofsós23 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt24 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Sauðárkrókur24 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Skagfirðingabúð24 km
  2. 2Hlíðarkaup24 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin38 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017) hike?
The Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017) trail is about 7.4 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 Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017) trailhead?
Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017) 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 Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017) safe to hike alone?
Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017) sits 0.1 km from Hólar, and 12 km from Route 76. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 879 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 Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017)?
Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017) climbs about 879 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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