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66.3983°N, 15.8252°W · North Iceland
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Off the main road- 11.5 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Raufarhöfn — 8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 379 km in a straight line
What else is close- 27 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include north iceland
4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 h
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 38.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss Waterfall & Turf House from Akureyri Portfrom 20.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Goðafoss Waterfall & Geothermal Baths from Akureyri Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 5 h
Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn - Shore Excursion from Húsavíkfrom 24.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Akureyri: Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss & Lava Fields Cruise Tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 6 h
Siberian Husky Dog Sleddingfrom 40.000 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 regionnorth iceland weather and conditions
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5°Cpartly cloudy · feels 2°C2 m/sgusts 59 h 29 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:33
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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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Stríðsárin á Raufarhöfn8 km - 2
Rauðanes18 km - 3
Rifstangi20 km - 4
Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain30 km - 5
Map - Mar 6 01:24 PM50 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Norðurþing45 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð61 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur78 km
Fuel
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 north iceland hike?
The north iceland trail is about 5.5 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 north iceland trailhead?
north iceland 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 north iceland safe to hike alone?
north iceland sits 8 km from Raufarhöfn, and 12 km from Route 85. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 232 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 north iceland?
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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Sonia Alarcon Segarra / 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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