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Puffin wandeling

South Coast5.8 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Puffin wandeling

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63.4189°N, 19.0467°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 215 (Reynishverfisvegur)
Off the main road
1.6 km from Route 1
Distance from Reykjavík
164 km in a straight line
What else is close
217 mapped places within 20 km

Puffin wandeling weather and conditions

Last updated

7°Covercast · feels 2°C7 m/sgusts 139 h 55 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:59
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal2 km · 309.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar61 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur65 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan2 km
  2. 2Bónus61 km
  3. 3Gvendarkjör64 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Puffin wandeling hike?
The Puffin wandeling trail is about 5.8 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 Puffin wandeling trailhead?
Puffin wandeling 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 Puffin wandeling safe to hike alone?
Puffin wandeling sits 1.8 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 1.6 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 296 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 Puffin wandeling?
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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