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Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain

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66.3039°N, 16.4490°W · North Iceland

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Getting there
Road 870 (Kópaskersvegur)
Off the main road
3.7 km from Route 85
Nearest town
Kópasker — 0.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
351 km in a straight line
What else is close
28 mapped places within 20 km

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Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain weather and conditions

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5°Cpartly cloudy2 m/swind9 h 29 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:36
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain — photo by Mario Huesca / WikilocPhoto: Mario Huesca / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

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Nearby

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  2. 2Stríðsárin á Raufarhöfn28 km
  3. 3Map - Mar 6 01:24 PM30 km
  4. 4north iceland30 km
  5. 5Asbyrgi canyon31 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Skeifárfoss41 km
  2. 2Geldingafoss43 km
  3. 3Hólmárfossar46 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Norðurþing26 km
  2. 2Ostakarið49 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík49 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kópasker< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Raufarhöfn28 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Ásbyrgi30 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Verslunin Skerjakolla< 1 km
  2. 2Krambúð49 km
  3. 3Nettó50 km
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Tours

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Frequently
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How long is the Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain hike?
The Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain trail is about 20 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 Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain trailhead?
Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain is in North 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 Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain safe to hike alone?
Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain sits 0.4 km from Kópasker, and 3.7 km from Route 85. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 421 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 Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain?
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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams