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65.2582°N, 14.4073°W · East Iceland
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Getting there- Road 95 (Úlfsst.-Egilsst.)
Off the main road- 0.8 km from Route 95
Nearest town- Egilsstaðir — 1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 379 km in a straight line
What else is close- 97 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
East Iceland Nature and Culture - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 57.000 ISK · 7 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir weather and conditions
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6°Cmostly clear · feels 2°C3 m/sgusts 79 h 37 mdaylight · 07:54 – 17:31
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Selskógur1 km - 2
Egilsstaðir - Lago Lagarflijot1 km - 3
Ekkjufell3 km - 4
Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way4 km - 5
Reindeer Park4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir1 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing5 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður27 km
Fuel
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Egilsstaðir< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3Egilsstaðir Miðvangi< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Hreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir hike?
The Hreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir trail is about 0.7 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 Hreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir trailhead?
Hreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir is in East 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 Hreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir safe to hike alone?
Hreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir sits 1 km from Egilsstaðir, and 0.8 km from Route 95. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 34 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 Hreindýrastígur, Egilsstaðir?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Dayanah Marszewska / 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
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