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Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2

West Iceland12 kmHardGPS track

Map of Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2

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64.3044°N, 21.5414°W · West Iceland

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Getting there
Road 461 (Meðalfellsvegur að Hjalla)
Off the main road
2.1 km from Route 48
Nearest town
Reykjavíkurborg — 15.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
26 km in a straight line
What else is close
386 mapped places within 20 km

Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2 weather and conditions

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How long is the Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2 hike?
The Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2 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 Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2 trailhead?
Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2 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 Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2 safe to hike alone?
Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2 sits 16 km from Reykjavíkurborg, and 2.1 km from Route 48. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,071 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 Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2?
Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 2 climbs about 1,071 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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