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64.0391°N, 21.9201°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 410 (Elliðavatnsvegur)
Off the main road- 2.5 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 2.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 12 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,061 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hvaleyrarvatn
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
Beer & brewery tour at Gæðingur breweryfrom 5.900 ISK · 1 h
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Sky Lagoon Saman Passfrom 14.990 ISK · 2 h
Sky Lagoon To Keflavik Airportfrom 25.000 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHvaleyrarvatn weather and conditions
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Hvaleyrarvatn og nágrenni< 1 km - 2
Stórhöfði1 km - 3
Stórhöfði, Selhöfði, Húshöfði og Hvaleyrarvatn – Með burðarpoka1 km - 4
Stórhöfði - Hvaleyrarvatn hringur1 km - 5
Helgafjordur3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður3 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður4 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær5 km
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Hvaleyrarvatn hike?
The Hvaleyrarvatn trail is about 2.8 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 Hvaleyrarvatn trailhead?
Hvaleyrarvatn is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Hvaleyrarvatn safe to hike alone?
Hvaleyrarvatn sits 2.7 km from Hafnarfjörður, and 2.5 km from Route 42. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 43 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 Hvaleyrarvatn?
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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