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Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir

West Iceland, Iceland16 kmEasyGPS track

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Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir

West Iceland, Iceland16 kmEasyGPS track

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Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir is in West Iceland at 64.3067°N, 21.0030°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 52 (Þingv.-Uxahryggir)
Off the main road: 0 km from Route 52
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 29.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 49 km in a straight line
What else is close: 316 mapped places within 20 km

Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir weather and conditions

At Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 14:45 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 8°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:46). 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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir — photo by hoddiv / Wikiloc

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Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir — photo by hoddiv

Photo: hoddiv / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir hike?

The Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir 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 Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir trailhead?

Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir 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 Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir safe to hike alone?

Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir sits 29 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 0 km from Route 52. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 639 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 Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir?

Hrafnabjorg Thingvellir climbs about 639 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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Waterfalls

#1.Öxarárfoss

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river…

#2.Breiðifoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Suðurárfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Glymur

15 km·~18 min drive

Iceland's second tallest waterfall at 198 meters. Getting there is an adventure — cave…

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Krosslaug

24 km·~29 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#3.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð

25 km·~30 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

28 km·~34 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Nyrðri-Leirar

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Hvannabrekka

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Fagrabrekka

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Laugarvatn

16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site at Laugarvatn is a large camp site with a lot of activities close by as…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

16 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

36 km·~43 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

37 km·~44 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

37 km·~44 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Laugarvatn

16 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Minni Borg

28 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ferstikla

31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · hoddiv / 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