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Reykjaheidi

North Iceland, Iceland14 kmHardGPS track

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Reykjaheidi

North Iceland, Iceland14 kmHardGPS track

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Map of Reykjaheidi

Reykjaheidi is in North Iceland at 65.9760°N, 18.5599°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 82 (Hjalteyri-Dalvík)
Off the main road: 1.3 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Dalvík — 1.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 258 km in a straight line
What else is close: 196 mapped places within 20 km

Reykjaheidi weather and conditions

At Reykjaheidi in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 01:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 01:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Reykjaheidi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Reykjaheidi — photo by johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com / Wikiloc

Photo: johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Reykjaheidi — photo by johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com

Photo: johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Reykjaheidi hike?

The Reykjaheidi trail is about 14 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 Reykjaheidi trailhead?

Reykjaheidi 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 Reykjaheidi safe to hike alone?

Reykjaheidi sits 1.3 km from Dalvík, and 1.3 km from Route 82. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 814 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 Reykjaheidi?

Reykjaheidi climbs about 814 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Mígandifoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Reykjafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

#3.Þverá;waterfull

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Holárfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Dalvík

1.4 km·~2 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyrarbær

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hauganes Hot Tubs

10 km·~12 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

#4.hot spring

11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Dalvík

1.6 km·~2 min drive

The camp site in Dalvík is located in a good location in the small town of Dalvík. The…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar

8.4 km·~10 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hrísey

8.5 km·~10 min drive

The camp site is located next to the sport center and therefor close to the swimming pool.

#4.Ólafsfjörður

11 km·~14 min drive

The camp site in Ólafsfjörður is well located next to the sports center.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð

17 km·~21 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

36 km·~44 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

38 km·~46 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Dalvík

1.6 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Ólafsfjörður

11 km·~14 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com / 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