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Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley

East Iceland, Iceland7.6 kmEasyGPS track

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HikeEast Iceland

Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley

East Iceland, Iceland7.6 kmEasyGPS track

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Map of Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley

Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley is in East Iceland at 64.8463°N, 15.5475°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road F909 (Snæfellsleið)
Off the main road: 43.2 km from Route 95
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 61.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 316 km in a straight line
What else is close: 83 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley weather and conditions

At Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley in East Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -5°C), fog, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 05:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley — photo by tbk / Wikiloc

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Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley — photo by tbk

Photo: tbk / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley hike?

The Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley trail is about 7.6 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 Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley trailhead?

Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley is in East 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 Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley safe to hike alone?

Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley sits 61 km from Nesjahverfi, and 43 km from Route 95. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 237 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 East Vatnsdalur Valley?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Ufsarfoss

7.3 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Eyjabakkafoss

7.5 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Slæðufoss

9.6 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Kirkjufoss

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarfell Hot Pots

10 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveragil

15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarvallalaug

20 km·~24 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs

48 km·~58 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Snæfell

6.5 km·~8 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Laugarfell Campsite

10 km·~12 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Geldingafell

19 km·~23 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Hengifoss

34 km·~40 min drive

The camp site Hengifoss is in a great location in Eastern Iceland. The camp site has cold…

4 campsites near East Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F959 Viðfjarðarvegur

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Narrow mountain pass to an empty fjord

#2.F946 Loðmundarfjarðarvegur

12 km·~14 min drive

Mountain road to a fjord cabin nobody visits

#3.F907 Austurleið connector

12 km·~14 min drive

Links eastern road network

#4.F903 Hvannalindavegur

14 km·~16 min drive

Road to an oasis in the middle of nothing

4 f-roads near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

66 km·~79 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

68 km·~82 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

71 km·~85 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður

47 km·~56 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

56 km·~67 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Nesjar

60 km·~72 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Djúpivogur

63 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · tbk / 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