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Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail

North Iceland, Iceland21 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail

North Iceland, Iceland21 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail is in North Iceland at 65.4514°N, 19.3823°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 756 (Efribyggð-Vesturheiði)
Off the main road: 10.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 11.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 189 km in a straight line
What else is close: 95 mapped places within 20 km

Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail weather and conditions

At Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:00 (Iceland time): 4°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail — photo by Pawel i Patrycja / Wikiloc

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Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail — photo by Pawel i Patrycja

Photo: Pawel i Patrycja / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail hike?

The Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail 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 Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail trailhead?

Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail is in North 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 Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail safe to hike alone?

Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail sits 12 km from Varmahlíð, and 10 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 1,223 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 Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail?

Maelifellshnjukur Spring Early Summer Winter Trail climbs about 1,223 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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Varmahlid - Reykir5 km
2Reykjafoss og fosslaug6 km
3Orlygsstadir7 km
4Skagafjordur Bolugil Waterfalls And Canyon8 km
5Maelifellshnjukur8 km

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

4.8 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Bólugilsfoss

8.7 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

33 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ingjaldsfossar

40 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Fosslaug

4.8 km·~6 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

21 km·~25 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Lambeyri

2.1 km·~2 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Steinsstöðum

2.2 km·~3 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Varmahlíð

12 km·~14 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~57 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

63 km·~76 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

12 km·~14 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

34 km·~41 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Blönduós

47 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Pawel i Patrycja / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community