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66.2428°N, 15.7106°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 85 (Hófaskarð)
Off the main road- 1.4 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Þórshöfn — 17.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 372 km in a straight line
What else is close- 20 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Rauðanes
Geosea Ticketfrom 7.490 ISK
Húsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 h
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Husavik Portfrom 25.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn - Shore Excursion from Húsavíkfrom 24.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Whales & Horsesfrom 22.990 ISK · 4 h
Big Whale Safari & Puffinsfrom 21.990 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 regionRauðanes weather and conditions
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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
km column = your drive
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north iceland18 km - 2
Stríðsárin á Raufarhöfn26 km - 3
Kópasker headlands and top of its small mountain34 km - 4
Rifstangi36 km - 5
Asbyrgi Canyon42 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Norðurþing38 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð47 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur61 km
Fuel
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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 Rauðanes hike?
The Rauðanes trail is about 8.1 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 Rauðanes trailhead?
Rauðanes 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 Rauðanes safe to hike alone?
Rauðanes sits 18 km from Þórshöfn, and 1.4 km from Route 85. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 125 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 Rauðanes?
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 · aventurasotaelspeus / Wikiloc
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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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