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64.3875°N, 21.3603°W · West Iceland
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Getting there- Road 47 (Hvalfj.norðanv.)
Off the main road- 0 km from Route 47
Nearest town- Melahverfi — 23 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 39 km in a straight line
What else is close- 413 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hvirfill
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHvirfill weather and conditions
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6°Covercast · feels 2°C5 m/swind9 h 43 mdaylight · 08:19 – 18:02
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Pílagrímaganga um Síldarmannagötur 24/6 2018< 1 km - 2
Leggjabrjótur3 km - 3
Glymur + Breiðifoss + Hvalvatn3 km - 4
Botnsúlur3 km - 5Glymur waterfall to Glymur hotel3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit12 km
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Krosslaug15 km
Fuel
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Ferstikla12 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Grundartangi20 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Kjalarnes28 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How long is the Hvirfill hike?
The Hvirfill trail is about 8.6 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 Hvirfill trailhead?
Hvirfill is in West 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 Hvirfill safe to hike alone?
Hvirfill sits 23 km from Melahverfi, and 0 km from Route 47. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 437 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 Hvirfill?
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 · Hans Beck / 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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