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Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk)

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Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk)

North Iceland17 kmHardGPS track

Map of Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk)

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65.6726°N, 19.1004°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
12.6 km from Route 76
Nearest town
Hólar — 6.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
216 km in a straight line
What else is close
117 mapped places within 20 km

Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk) weather and conditions

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5°Cpartly cloudy · feels 2°C3 m/sgusts 109 h 34 mdaylight · 08:15 – 17:49
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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  3. 3Sauðárkrókur26 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Skagfirðingabúð26 km
  2. 2Hlíðarkaup26 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin42 km
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How long is the Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk) hike?
The Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk) 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 Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk) trailhead?
Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk) 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 Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk) safe to hike alone?
Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk) sits 6.6 km from Hólar, and 13 km from Route 76. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 896 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 Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk)?
Hvammur to Flugumyrarhvammur (Pilgrim walk) climbs about 896 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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