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Nesjavellir Viewing Point

8.6 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Nesjavellir Viewing Point

Reykjavík Area8.6 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

Map of Nesjavellir Viewing Point

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64.1143°N, 21.2450°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 360 (Írafoss-Nesjav.)
Off the main road
10.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hveragerðisbær — 12.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
34 km in a straight line
What else is close
405 mapped places within 20 km

Nesjavellir Viewing Point weather and conditions

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4°Cpartly cloudy · feels 0°C5 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:06
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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How long is the Nesjavellir Viewing Point hike?
The Nesjavellir Viewing Point trail is about 8.6 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 Nesjavellir Viewing Point trailhead?
Nesjavellir Viewing Point is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Nesjavellir Viewing Point safe to hike alone?
Nesjavellir Viewing Point sits 13 km from Hveragerðisbær, and 11 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 259 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 Nesjavellir Viewing Point?
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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