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64.0199°N, 21.3979°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Hellisheiði til vesturs)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hveragerðisbær — 9.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 30 km in a straight line
What else is close- 311 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hveradalir
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Volcano Valley ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 2.5 Hoursfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Evening Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
Standard Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
The Lava Falls Adventure tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 3 h
Black & Blue - Lava Tunnel + Silfra Snorkelingfrom 23.990 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tunnel Tour (Back to Back)from 8.475 ISK · 3 h
Reykjadalur Hot River Hike - Half Day Tourfrom 19.990 ISK · 4 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 regionHveradalir weather and conditions
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3°Cmostly clear · feels -2°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 52 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Transmission
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði< 1 km - 2
Geothermal Exhibition Hellisheiðarvirkjun2 km - 3
Hellisheidarvirkjun Hengill Reykjadalur Loop3 km - 4
Lambafell3 km - 5Hellisheiði - Hengill3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus< 1 km
- 2Hverahild3 km
- 3
Reykjadalur Thermal River10 km
Fuel
- 1
Hveragerði10 km · 306.9 kr/L - 2Þorlákshöfn18 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Norðlingaholt20 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
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
asked
questions
How long is the Hveradalir hike?
The Hveradalir trail is about 0.6 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 Hveradalir trailhead?
Hveradalir 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 Hveradalir safe to hike alone?
Hveradalir sits 9.9 km from Hveragerðisbær, and 0.1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Hveradalir?
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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · jplm / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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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