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Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall

North Iceland, Iceland17 kmHardGPS track

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Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall

North Iceland, Iceland17 kmHardGPS track

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Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall is in North Iceland at 65.7333°N, 19.1142°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 767 (Ásavegur - Hólar)
Off the main road: 11.7 km from Route 76
Nearest town: Hólar — 0.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 221 km in a straight line
What else is close: 126 mapped places within 20 km

Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall weather and conditions

At Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 16:30 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 7°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall — photo by Broddsky / Wikiloc

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Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall — photo by Broddsky

Photo: Broddsky / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall hike?

The Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall trail is about 17 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 Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall trailhead?

Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall 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 Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall safe to hike alone?

Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall sits 0.1 km from Hólar, and 12 km from Route 76. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 815 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 Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall?

Holar Vidinesdalur Ellidi Fjall climbs about 815 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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Holar Ellidi Holar< 1 km
2Hólabyrda mountain (May 2017)< 1 km
3ISLANDIA - Subida a Gvendarskal [2018]< 1 km
4Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk)7 km
5Kolkuós11 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ingjaldsfossar

9.6 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Holárfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

100 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Lýsulaugar

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

24 km·~29 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Fosslaug

29 km·~35 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal

400 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Hólar í Hjaltadal

550 m

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

#3.Hegranes

17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#4.Hofsós

23 km·~27 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

38 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

45 km·~54 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

23 km·~28 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Varmahlíð

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Broddsky / 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