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Karaborg

West Iceland, Iceland6.9 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Karaborg

West Iceland, Iceland6.9 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Map of Karaborg

Karaborg is in West Iceland at 65.4171°N, 20.9267°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 711 (Vatnsnesv.: Hvammst. - Þorgrímsstaðav.)
Off the main road: 7.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvammstangi — 2.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 149 km in a straight line
What else is close: 96 mapped places within 20 km

Karaborg weather and conditions

At Karaborg in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Karaborg

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Karaborg — photo by northwesticeland / Wikiloc

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How long is the Karaborg hike?

The Karaborg trail is about 6.9 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 Karaborg trailhead?

Karaborg 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 Karaborg safe to hike alone?

Karaborg sits 2.3 km from Hvammstangi, and 7.4 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 323 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 Karaborg?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Truffula Trail2 km
2Frá Káraborg að Hamarsrétt2 km
3Hvammstangi2 km
4Botn Miðfjarðar8 km
5Ánaðarstarstapi við Vatnsnesveg að vitanum8 km

Waterfalls

#1.Kerafossar

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Neðri-Foss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Efri-Foss

15 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kolufossar

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

36 km·~43 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

38 km·~46 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga

1.6 km·~2 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

#2.Hvammstangi

1.6 km·~2 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Langafit Laugarbakka

10 km·~12 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

#4.Dæli Víðidal

16 km·~19 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

40 km·~48 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

47 km·~56 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hvammstangi

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki

10 km·~12 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Víðihlíð

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · northwesticeland / 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