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17 kmModerateGPS track
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Hungurfit

South Coast17 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Hungurfit

Map

63.9377°N, 19.3490°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
25.1 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Árnes — 45.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
128 km in a straight line
What else is close
415 mapped places within 20 km

Hungurfit weather and conditions

Last updated

1°Clight drizzle · feels -7°C11 m/sgusts 179 h 52 mdaylight · 08:07 – 17:59
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

Hungurfit track roundtrip, Iceland, from F261, (4K)Epic Iceland
Skáli Fitjamanna HungurfitGudmundur Arnason
Hungurfit track + river crossings, Full drive, F-roads IcelandEpic Iceland
Hungurfit track Iceland super narrow spotEpic Iceland
HungurfitÞorleifur Eggertsson
HungurfitÞorleifur Eggertsson

Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Hungurfit hike?
The Hungurfit 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 Hungurfit trailhead?
Hungurfit is in South Coast. 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 Hungurfit safe to hike alone?
Hungurfit sits 46 km from Árnes, and 25 km from Route 26. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 535 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 Hungurfit?
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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