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65.7425°N, 19.6457°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 73 (Sauðárkrókur)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 73
Nearest town- Sauðárkrókur — 0.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 208 km in a straight line
What else is close- 84 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Molduxi
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Family River raftingfrom 22.000 ISK · 3 h
Family Rafting (West)from 21.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Express Whale Watching From Dalvíkfrom 19.775 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMolduxi weather and conditions
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5°Cclear · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 139 h 34 mdaylight · 08:17 – 17:51
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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Litli Skógur og Skógarhlíð< 1 km - 2
Borgarsandur, Sauðárkrókur1 km - 3
Sjávarborg, Sauðárkrókur1 km - 4
Sauðárkrókur, Nafir1 km - 5
Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður16 km
- 3Lýsulaugar17 km
Fuel
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Sauðárkrókur< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Hofsós20 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Molduxi hike?
The Molduxi trail is about 12 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 Molduxi trailhead?
Molduxi 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 Molduxi safe to hike alone?
Molduxi sits 0.5 km from Sauðárkrókur, and 0.6 km from Route 73. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 617 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 Molduxi?
Molduxi climbs about 617 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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · northwesticeland / 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
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