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Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar

North Iceland, Iceland9.0 kmHardGPS track

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Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar

North Iceland, Iceland9.0 kmHardGPS track

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Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar is in North Iceland at 66.1338°N, 18.6408°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 5.7 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Ólafsfjörður — 7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 269 km in a straight line
What else is close: 168 mapped places within 20 km

Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar weather and conditions

At Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 13:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar — photo by johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com / Wikiloc

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Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar — photo by johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com

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How long is the Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar hike?

The Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar trail is about 9.0 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 Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar trailhead?

Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar 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 Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar safe to hike alone?

Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar sits 7 km from Ólafsfjörður, and 5.7 km from Route 82. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 891 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 Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar?

Hvanndalir Gjain Fossdalur Kleifar climbs about 891 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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Vikurbyrda Hvanndalir3 km
2Raudskord5 km
3Ólafsfjörður part way up the mountain5 km
4Fossdalur5 km
5MUSADALUR6 km

Waterfalls

#1.Mígandifoss

9.1 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Leyningsfoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Þverá;waterfull

15 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður

7 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.hot spring

19 km·~23 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalvík

19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ólafsfjörður

7 km·~8 min drive

The camp site in Ólafsfjörður is well located next to the sports center.

#2.Rammalóðin

12 km·~14 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Siglufjörður

12 km·~15 min drive

A beautiful campsite with three locations in town – by the harbor, at Rammalóð and by…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Siglufjarðar

12 km·~15 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð

29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

54 km·~64 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

55 km·~66 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ólafsfjörður

7.1 km·~9 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Siglufjörður

12 km·~14 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Dalvík

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árskógssandur

25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com / 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