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Ingólfsfjall

Reykjavík Area2.4 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Ingólfsfjall

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63.9957°N, 21.0282°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Off the main road
2.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Gljúfurárholt — 5.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
48 km in a straight line
What else is close
260 mapped places within 20 km

Ingólfsfjall weather and conditions

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3°Covercast · feels -3°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 52 mdaylight · 08:14 – 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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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Ingólfsfjall hike?
The Ingólfsfjall trail is about 2.4 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 Ingólfsfjall trailhead?
Ingólfsfjall 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 Ingólfsfjall safe to hike alone?
Ingólfsfjall sits 5.8 km from Gljúfurárholt, and 2.2 km from Route 35. 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 Ingólfsfjall?
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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