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Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall

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Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall

North Iceland22 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall

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65.6413°N, 16.9111°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 848 (Mývatnssveitarvegur)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Reykjahlíð — 0.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
290 km in a straight line
What else is close
228 mapped places within 20 km

Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall weather and conditions

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2°Cmostly clear · feels -2°C5 m/swind9 h 41 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:44
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Reykjahlíð< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn10 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Laugar23 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð< 1 km
  2. 2Nettó48 km
  3. 3Hagkaup54 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall hike?
The Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall trail is about 22 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 Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall trailhead?
Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall is in North 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 Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall safe to hike alone?
Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall sits 0.1 km from Reykjahlíð, and 0.2 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 232 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 Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall?
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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