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Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði

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Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði

West Iceland7.0 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði

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65.0628°N, 21.1066°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
0 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Búðardalur — 31.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
109 km in a straight line
What else is close
35 mapped places within 20 km

Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði weather and conditions

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6°Covercast · feels 1°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 38 mdaylight · 08:20 – 17:59
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Supermarkets

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  2. 2Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga38 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði hike?
The Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði trail is about 7.0 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 Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði trailhead?
Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði 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 Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði safe to hike alone?
Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði sits 31 km from Búðardalur, and 0 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 227 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 Miklagil á Holtavörðuheiði?
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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