Hvannagil – Raftagil
8.7 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers
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Map of Hvannagil – Raftagil
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64.4399°N, 14.8997°W · East Iceland
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Off the main road- 2.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 21 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 341 km in a straight line
What else is close- 137 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hvannagil – Raftagil
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Glaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Buggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 h
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Glacier Tourfrom 31.000 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHvannagil – Raftagil weather and conditions
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Hvannagil – River – Stafafell< 1 km - 2
Hvannagil Flaatindur Hnutuklettur2 km - 3
Hvannagil- The Golden Valley. Iceland2 km - 4
View of the sandur from Stafafell Farm (Lonsoraefi)3 km - 5
Starmýri3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður22 km
- 2Hoffell Hot Tubs23 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Höfn25 km
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Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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How long is the Hvannagil – Raftagil hike?
The Hvannagil – Raftagil trail is about 8.7 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 Hvannagil – Raftagil trailhead?
Hvannagil – Raftagil 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 Hvannagil – Raftagil safe to hike alone?
Hvannagil – Raftagil sits 21 km from Nesjahverfi, and 2.2 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 264 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 Hvannagil – Raftagil?
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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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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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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