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Laftavatn loop trail

15 kmModerateGPS track
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Laftavatn loop trail

Westfjords15 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Laftavatn loop trail

Map

65.5278°N, 24.4594°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 612 (Látrabjarg)
Off the main road
22.5 km from Route 62
Nearest town
Patreksfjörður — 22.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
194 km in a straight line
What else is close
38 mapped places within 20 km

Laftavatn loop trail weather and conditions

Last updated

8°Covercast · feels 3°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 35 mdaylight · 08:35 – 18:11
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Waterfalls

  1. 1Svuntufoss32 km
  2. 2Foss43 km
  3. 3Pennugil59 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Patreksfjörður23 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Tálknafjörður31 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Bíldudalur43 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Fjölval22 km
  2. 2Albina23 km
  3. 3Kassinn78 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Laftavatn loop trail hike?
The Laftavatn loop trail trail is about 15 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 Laftavatn loop trail trailhead?
Laftavatn loop trail is in Westfjords. 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 Laftavatn loop trail safe to hike alone?
Laftavatn loop trail sits 23 km from Patreksfjörður, and 23 km from Route 62. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 409 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 Laftavatn loop trail?
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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