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64.1020°N, 21.8661°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 413 (Nýbýlavegur að Jaðarseli)
Off the main road- 1.9 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 6 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,087 mapped places within 20 km
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Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur< 1 km - 2
Kópavogur valley circle1 km - 3
231002 Um Breiðholtshverfin1 km - 4
Kópavogur - Reykjavík1 km - 5
Kópavogslækur1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær1 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Breiðholt2 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir3 km
Fuel
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Skógarlind< 1 km · 279.9 kr/L - 2Dalvegur< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3
Bæjarlind< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
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Frequently
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How long is the Kopavogur 3 hike?
The Kopavogur 3 trail is about 5.3 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 Kopavogur 3 trailhead?
Kopavogur 3 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 Kopavogur 3 safe to hike alone?
Kopavogur 3 sits 2 km from Kópavogsbær, and 1.9 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 30 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 Kopavogur 3?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · thorir63 / 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
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