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64.1126°N, 21.7919°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 49 (Hádegismóar)
Off the main road- 1.2 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 5.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 8 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,093 mapped places within 20 km
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How long is the Kelduskóli - Janúarganga - Elliðaárdalur hike?
The Kelduskóli - Janúarganga - Elliðaárdalur trail is about 7.1 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 Kelduskóli - Janúarganga - Elliðaárdalur trailhead?
Kelduskóli - Janúarganga - Elliðaárdalur 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 Kelduskóli - Janúarganga - Elliðaárdalur safe to hike alone?
Kelduskóli - Janúarganga - Elliðaárdalur sits 5.3 km from Kópavogsbær, and 1.2 km from Route 49. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 103 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 Kelduskóli - Janúarganga - Elliðaárdalur?
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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