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Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021

West Iceland, Iceland3.1 kmEasyGPS track

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Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021

West Iceland, Iceland3.1 kmEasyGPS track

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Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 is in West Iceland at 64.3072°N, 21.5238°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 461 (Meðalfellsvegur ofan Hjalla)
Off the main road: 1.3 km from Route 48
Nearest town: Reykjavíkurborg — 16.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 27 km in a straight line
What else is close: 373 mapped places within 20 km

Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 weather and conditions

At Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 18:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How long is the Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 hike?

The Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 trail is about 3.1 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 Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 trailhead?

Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 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 Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 safe to hike alone?

Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021 sits 17 km from Reykjavíkurborg, and 1.3 km from Route 48. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 301 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 Medalfell Hiking Medalfell Hiking 14 08 2021?

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

1Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 21 km
2Sjávarfoss6 km
3Upp með Fossá- niður Með Vindáshlíð6 km
4Maríuhöfn9 km
5Fiordo Hvalfjörður10 km

Waterfalls

#1.Pokafoss

4.2 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Mígandi

4.6 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Flekkudalsfossar

5 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Laxfoss

5.3 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær

14 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hjalli

950 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Bjarteyjarsandur

10 km·~12 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

#3.Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd

12 km·~15 min drive

The community center and camp site Hlaðir is a quiet and peaceful place in the northern…

#4.Þórisstaðir

14 km·~17 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

18 km·~21 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

18 km·~21 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

18 km·~21 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

22 km·~26 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

12 km·~14 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

14 km·~16 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Kjalarnes

16 km·~20 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkarholt

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Jakub_ / Wikiloc
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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