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lago de Hvítárvatn

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Map of lago de Hvítárvatn

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64.6092°N, 19.7041°W · Highlands

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 35 (Kj.Bláfh-Kerlingarfj.)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 49.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
119 km in a straight line
What else is close
55 mapped places within 20 km

lago de Hvítárvatn weather and conditions

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2°Cmostly clear · feels -3°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 41 mdaylight · 08:13 – 17:55
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How long is the lago de Hvítárvatn hike?
The lago de Hvítárvatn trail is about 2.1 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 lago de Hvítárvatn trailhead?
lago de Hvítárvatn 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 lago de Hvítárvatn safe to hike alone?
lago de Hvítárvatn sits 50 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 0.2 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 35 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 lago de Hvítárvatn?
lago de Hvítárvatn 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.

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