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Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir

Westfjords105 kmHardGPS track

Map of Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir

Map

66.3317°N, 22.8765°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Off the main road
25.9 km from Route 61
Nearest town
Bolungarvík — 25.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
247 km in a straight line
What else is close
96 mapped places within 20 km

Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Covercast · feels 0°C6 m/sgusts 139 h 36 mdaylight · 08:29 – 18:05
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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Fuel

  1. 1Bolungarvík25 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Ísafjörður31 km · 306.9 kr/L
  3. 3Súðavík34 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin26 km
  2. 2Nettó31 km
  3. 3SAM33 km
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Tours

  1. Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir hike?
The Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir trail is about 105 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 Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir trailhead?
Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir is in Westfjords. 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 Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir safe to hike alone?
Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir sits 26 km from Bolungarvík, and 26 km from Route 61. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 3,964 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 Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir?
Iceland 2013-07 - Hornstrandir climbs about 3,964 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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