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Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M

14 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M

Reykjavík Area14 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

Map of Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M

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64.1464°N, 21.7998°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Off the main road
2.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Mosfellsbær — 5.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
7 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,086 mapped places within 20 km

Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 3°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
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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How long is the Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M hike?
The Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M 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 Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M trailhead?
Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M 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 Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M safe to hike alone?
Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M sits 5.5 km from Mosfellsbær, and 2.2 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,078 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 Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M?
Kaldbakur Westfjords Iceland 998 M climbs about 1,078 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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