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64.8274°N, 21.3788°W · West Iceland
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Off the main road- 4.5 km from Route 60
Nearest town- Bifröst — 10.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 80 km in a straight line
What else is close- 104 mapped places within 20 km
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Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
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- 1Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð11 km
- 2Englandshverir15 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð15 km
Fuel
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How long is the Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula hike?
The Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula 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 Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula trailhead?
Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula is in West 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 Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula safe to hike alone?
Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula sits 11 km from Bifröst, and 4.5 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,196 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 Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula?
Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula climbs about 1,196 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
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