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64.0941°N, 21.7443°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 408 (Heiðmerkurvegur)
Off the main road- 0.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 7.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 11 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,093 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Raudholar
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Reykjanes Peninsulafrom 77.686 ISK · 4 h
Chromo Sapiens: Soup & Installationfrom 4.900 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit with guided tour | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.950 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.913 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Prosecco & Installationfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 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 regionRaudholar weather and conditions
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- 1
Rauðhólar pseudocraters< 1 km - 2
Heidmork Circle 1 5H1 km - 3
Heimaás1 km - 4
Elliðavatnshringurinn1 km - 5
Heiðmörk1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Víti3 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Breiðholt4 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur4 km
Fuel
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Norðlingaholt1 km · 310.8 kr/L - 2
Kirkjustétt4 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Hraunbær4 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Raudholar hike?
The Raudholar trail is about 2.8 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 Raudholar trailhead?
Raudholar is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Raudholar safe to hike alone?
Raudholar sits 7.8 km from Kópavogsbær, and 0.3 km from Route 1. 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 Raudholar?
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 · Agnieszka Mol / 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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