Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður
7.6 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 4 hikers
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66.0459°N, 17.3427°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 859 (Flugvöllur-Húsavík)
Off the main road- 0.5 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Húsavík — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 302 km in a straight line
What else is close- 69 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður
Big Whale Safari & Puffinsfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Whale Watchingfrom 12.490 ISK · 3 h
Whales & Horsesfrom 22.990 ISK · 4 h
Húsavík: Small-Family Run, Responsible Whale Watchingfrom 11.990 ISK · 3 h
Húsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 h
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Husavik Portfrom 25.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHúsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Húsavík Park< 1 km - 2
Whale watching1 km - 3
Húsavík1 km - 4
Nordurthing Husavik Lake Fine Flat Walk Around The Lake2 km - 5
Nordurthing Husavik Mountain2 km
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- 1Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík< 1 km
- 2Ostakarið1 km
- 3Goldfish Pond3 km
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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How long is the Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður hike?
The Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður trail is about 7.6 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 Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður trailhead?
Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður is in North 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 Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður safe to hike alone?
Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður sits 0.2 km from Húsavík, and 0.5 km from Route 85. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 214 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 Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður?
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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