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64.9272°N, 23.3071°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 54 (Vatnaleið-Grundarf)
Off the main road- 1.6 km from Route 54
Nearest town- Grundarfjörður — 2.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 109 km in a straight line
What else is close- 168 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Island
Your Vestmannaeyjar, Puffin and Volcano Tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h 5 min
Vestmannaeyjar Day Tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h 5 min
Círculo Dorado de Islandia en español - Minibúsfrom 18.990 ISK · 9 h
Reykjavík Whales & Imagine Peace Towerfrom 27.800 ISK · 5 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tourfrom 17.490 ISK · 11 h
Reykjavík Imagine Peace Tower Tourfrom 16.990 ISK · 2 h
Akureyri Classic Whale Watchingfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 h
Puffin, island, and volcano boat tourfrom 11.000 ISK · 1 h
Reykjavík Bay Jetski Tourfrom 21.900 ISK · 2 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 regionIsland weather and conditions
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8°Covercast · feels 2°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 39 mdaylight · 08:29 – 18:08
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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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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Grundarfjörður- Kirkjufell Mountain summer hike< 1 km - 2
Kirkjufellsfoss – Grundarfjörður< 1 km - 3
Grundarfjörður circular1 km - 4
Kirkjufell around1 km - 5
Grundarfjordur2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær10 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær11 km
Fuel
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Grundarfjörður2 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Ólafsvík19 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3
Arnarstapi24 km · 308.7 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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questions
How long is the Island hike?
The Island trail is about 11 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 Island trailhead?
Island 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 Island safe to hike alone?
Island sits 2.1 km from Grundarfjörður, and 1.6 km from Route 54. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 748 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 Island?
Island climbs about 748 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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · bantom / 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
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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10