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Husadalur - Valahnjukur

South Coast, Iceland1.3 kmEasyGPS track

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HikeSouth Coast

Husadalur - Valahnjukur

South Coast, Iceland1.3 kmEasyGPS track

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Husadalur - Valahnjukur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6906°N, 19.5409°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F261 (Emstruleið)
Off the main road: 17.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 34.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 128 km in a straight line
What else is close: 456 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Husadalur - Valahnjukur weather and conditions

At Husadalur - Valahnjukur in South Coast, conditions as of 15 September 2026, 22:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 03 m (sunrise 06:42, sunset 19:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 15 September 2026, 22:30 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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

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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.

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Husadalur - Valahnjukur — photo by stefhara / Wikiloc

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Husadalur - Valahnjukur — photo by stefhara

Photo: stefhara / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Husadalur - Valahnjukur hike?

The Husadalur - Valahnjukur trail is about 1.3 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 Husadalur - Valahnjukur trailhead?

Husadalur - Valahnjukur 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 Husadalur - Valahnjukur safe to hike alone?

Husadalur - Valahnjukur sits 35 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 18 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 225 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 Husadalur - Valahnjukur?

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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5Thorsgata Volcano Trail< 1 km

Waterfalls

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Hot Springs

1Hot Spring Shower11 km
2Seljavallalaug14 km
3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur35 km
4Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra35 km

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

1Camping Volcano Huts< 1 km
2Þórsmörk Langidalur2 km
3Brúðkaupflöt3 km
4Bjargaflöt3 km

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

1Krónan35 km
2Kjörbúðin45 km
3Bónus46 km
4Krambúð62 km

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

1Hvolsvöllur35 km
2Vík í Mýrdal40 km
3Hella45 km
4Vestmannaeyjar45 km

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · stefhara / 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