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Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir

Highlands, Iceland7.2 kmModerateGPS track

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Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir

Highlands, Iceland7.2 kmModerateGPS track

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Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6425°N, 19.2418°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F347 (Ásgarður - Hveradalir)
Off the main road: 12.7 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 68.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 141 km in a straight line
What else is close: 85 mapped places within 20 km

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.

Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir weather and conditions

At Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 09:45 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -6°C), fog, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir — photo by kleppur / Wikiloc

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Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir — photo by kleppur

Photo: kleppur / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir hike?

The Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir trail is about 7.2 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 Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir trailhead?

Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir 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 Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir safe to hike alone?

Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir sits 69 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 13 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 484 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 Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir?

Kerlingarfjoll Fannborg Snaekollur Hveradalir 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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss

7.6 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Gýgjarfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Hvanngiljafoss

29 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Dynkur

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

5.3 km·~6 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

5.5 km·~7 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Árbúðir

22 km·~27 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hvítárnes

25 km·~30 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Hveravellir

29 km·~35 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F734 Svörtutungur

8.4 km·~10 min drive

The tough alternative to Kjölur

#2.F735 Þjófadalavegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Side trip from Hveravellir into 'thief's valley

#3.F349 Kerlingarfjöll old

18 km·~21 min drive

The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll

#4.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

77 km·~92 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

86 km·~103 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

106 km·~127 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

110 km·~132 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

50 km·~59 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

63 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

77 km·~92 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell

78 km·~93 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · kleppur / Wikiloc
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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