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Hveravellir - Strytur

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Hveravellir - Strytur

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Map of Hveravellir - Strytur

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64.8662°N, 19.5529°W · Highlands

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 735 (Þjófadalavegur)
Off the main road
1.7 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Varmahlíð — 76.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
140 km in a straight line
What else is close
63 mapped places within 20 km

Hveravellir - Strytur weather and conditions

Last updated

-1°Cclear · feels -5°C4 m/sgusts 79 h 40 mdaylight · 08:14 – 17:53
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Supermarkets

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  2. 2Krambúð90 km
  3. 3Krambúðin92 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Hveravellir - Strytur hike?
The Hveravellir - Strytur trail is about 14 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 Hveravellir - Strytur trailhead?
Hveravellir - Strytur is in Highlands. 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 Hveravellir - Strytur safe to hike alone?
Hveravellir - Strytur sits 77 km from Varmahlíð, and 1.7 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 335 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 Hveravellir - Strytur?
Hveravellir - Strytur is a highland route, so its access roads are typically open only from late June to early September. 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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