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65.4960°N, 24.1278°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 12.2 km from Route 62
Nearest town- Patreksfjörður — 12.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 182 km in a straight line
What else is close- 69 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Raudasandur
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
FJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 h
GRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 h
CROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
PEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 h
SPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
THE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionRaudasandur weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels -3°C12 m/sgusts 179 h 35 mdaylight · 08:34 – 18:09
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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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−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Saudlauksdalur Keflavik7 km - 2
Sauðlauksdalsvatn8 km - 3
Most western point10 km - 4
Patreksfjördur13 km - 5
Patreksfjörður13 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður13 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð20 km
- 3Pollurinn30 km
Fuel
- 1
Patreksfjörður13 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Tálknafjörður20 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Bíldudalur32 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours - BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Raudasandur hike?
The Raudasandur trail is about 9.2 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 Raudasandur trailhead?
Raudasandur is in Westfjords. 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 Raudasandur safe to hike alone?
Raudasandur sits 13 km from Patreksfjörður, and 12 km from Route 62. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Raudasandur?
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 · kleppur / 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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