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Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut

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Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut

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Map of Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut

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63.6910°N, 19.5407°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F261 (Emstruleið)
Off the main road
17.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 34.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
128 km in a straight line
What else is close
456 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
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.

Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut weather and conditions

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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur35 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vík í Mýrdal40 km · 309.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hella45 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan35 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin45 km
  3. 3Bónus46 km
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How long is the Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut hike?
The Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut trail is about 14 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 Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut trailhead?
Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut is in South Coast. 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 Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut safe to hike alone?
Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut sits 35 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 18 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,063 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 Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut?
Islàndia: Trekking Húsadalur volcano hut- þórsmörk - fimmvörðuháls - fimmvörðuskali hut climbs about 1,063 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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