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Horn Hike

Westfjords, Iceland16 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 6 hikers

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HikeWestfjords

Horn Hike

Westfjords, Iceland16 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 6 hikers

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Horn Hike is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.4296°N, 22.4437°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 44 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Hnífsdalur — 47 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 255 km in a straight line
What else is close: 69 mapped places within 20 km

Horn Hike weather and conditions

At Horn Hike in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 00 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Horn Hike

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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Horn Hike — photo by Arnar Linduson / Wikiloc

Photo: Arnar Linduson / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: Arnar Linduson / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Horn Hike hike?

The Horn Hike trail is about 16 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 Horn Hike trailhead?

Horn Hike 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 Horn Hike safe to hike alone?

Horn Hike sits 47 km from Hnífsdalur, and 44 km from Route 61. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 442 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 Horn Hike?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Drifandi

8.4 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Glúmsstaðafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Gljúfrabúi

50 km·~60 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

37 km·~44 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

46 km·~55 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

47 km·~57 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Gjörvidalslaug

48 km·~57 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Horn

1.4 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Hornvík

2.1 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Hornbjargsviti

3.5 km·~4 min drive

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

#4.Bjarnarnes

5.9 km·~7 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

47 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

50 km·~60 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

53 km·~63 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bolungarvík

47 km·~56 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

51 km·~61 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

58 km·~70 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 · Arnar Linduson / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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