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Hornvik – Bardsvik

Westfjords18 kmHardGPS track

Map of Hornvik – Bardsvik

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66.4423°N, 22.4388°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Off the main road
45.4 km from Route 61
Nearest town
Hnífsdalur — 48.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
256 km in a straight line
What else is close
64 mapped places within 20 km

Hornvik – Bardsvik weather and conditions

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4°Covercast · feels 0°C5 m/sgusts 129 h 36 mdaylight · 08:27 – 18:03
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Supermarkets

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Frequently
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How long is the Hornvik – Bardsvik hike?
The Hornvik – Bardsvik trail is about 18 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 Hornvik – Bardsvik trailhead?
Hornvik – Bardsvik 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 Hornvik – Bardsvik safe to hike alone?
Hornvik – Bardsvik sits 48 km from Hnífsdalur, and 45 km from Route 61. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,495 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 Hornvik – Bardsvik?
Hornvik – Bardsvik climbs about 1,495 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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