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Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur

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Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur

Reykjavík Area17 kmModerateGPS track

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64.1001°N, 21.8600°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 413 (Nýbýlavegur að Jaðarseli)
Off the main road
2.2 km from Route 40
Nearest town
Kópavogsbær — 2.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
7 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,089 mapped places within 20 km

Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur weather and conditions

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How long is the Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur hike?
The Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur trail is about 17 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 Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur trailhead?
Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur 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 Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur safe to hike alone?
Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur sits 2.3 km from Kópavogsbær, and 2.2 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 193 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 Kópavogur / Fossvogskirkjugarður / Breiðholt / Kópavogur?
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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