Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn
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Map of Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn
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64.6460°N, 19.2806°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F347 (Ásgarður - Hveradalir)
Off the main road- 11.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 67.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 139 km in a straight line
What else is close- 92 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.
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Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir2 km - 4
Kerlingarfjoll Jokulfall Hofsjokull3 km - 5
Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains4 km
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How long is the Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn hike?
The Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn trail is about 10 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 Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn trailhead?
Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn is in Highlands. 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 Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn safe to hike alone?
Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn sits 68 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 11 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 634 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 Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn?
Kerlingarfjöl hringur og Hverabotn is a highland route, so its access roads are typically open only from late June to early September. 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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