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64.0534°N, 19.7876°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 26 (Galtal-Sultart.)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 26
Nearest town- Árnes — 22.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 105 km in a straight line
What else is close- 91 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Litla-Hekla frá Landvegi
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionLitla-Hekla frá Landvegi weather and conditions
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1°Cmostly clear · feels -3°C4 m/sgusts 79 h 58 mdaylight · 08:06 – 18:04
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Hellismannaleid Trail Hellismannaleid Rjupnavellir Landmannalaugar3 km - 2
Burfell3 km - 3
Búrfell6 km - 4
Afangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 1/97 km - 5
From Hjálparfoss through Gjáin / Gjarfoss to Háifoss7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur12 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur23 km
- 3Hrunalaug24 km
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Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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How long is the Litla-Hekla frá Landvegi hike?
The Litla-Hekla frá Landvegi trail is about 21 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-Hekla frá Landvegi trailhead?
Litla-Hekla frá Landvegi is in South Coast. 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-Hekla frá Landvegi safe to hike alone?
Litla-Hekla frá Landvegi sits 23 km from Árnes, and 0.6 km from Route 26. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 994 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-Hekla frá Landvegi?
Litla-Hekla frá Landvegi climbs about 994 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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