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64.0082°N, 19.0020°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F208 (Landmannal-Eldgjá)
Off the main road- 20.5 km from Route 26
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 53.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 144 km in a straight line
What else is close- 337 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
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Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
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Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 h
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Glacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionNorðurnámshraun og Frostastaðahraun weather and conditions
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Landmannalaugar Hrafntinnusker Lake Alftavatn3 km - 5
Laugavegurinn: Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker3 km
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Hrauneyjar25 km · 315.8 kr/L - 2
Kirkjubæjarklaustur53 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Árnes61 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Norðurnámshraun og Frostastaðahraun hike?
The Norðurnámshraun og Frostastaðahraun trail is about 6.1 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 Norðurnámshraun og Frostastaðahraun trailhead?
Norðurnámshraun og Frostastaðahraun is in South Coast. 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 Norðurnámshraun og Frostastaðahraun safe to hike alone?
Norðurnámshraun og Frostastaðahraun sits 53 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 21 km from Route 26. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 95 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 Norðurnámshraun og Frostastaðahraun?
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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