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65.6925°N, 18.1329°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 1 (Akureyri)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Akureyri — 2.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 249 km in a straight line
What else is close- 211 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Risaeðluhringurinn
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Premium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Arctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 min
4x4 Premium Northern Lights & Photography Tour (from Akureyri)from 34.800 ISK · 2 h 30 min
4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 h
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 h
4x4 Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 38.900 ISK · 9 hNorthern 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 regionRisaeðluhringurinn weather and conditions
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8°Cpartly cloudy · feels 3°C6 m/sgusts 129 h 34 mdaylight · 08:11 – 17:45
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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
- 1
Krossanesborgir Fólkvangur1 km - 2
Sandgerðisbót og Sílabás1 km - 3
Iceland North-South (1)2 km - 4
Sea and Oddeyrin2 km - 5
Akureyri - Citywalk2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur4 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur4 km
Fuel
- 1Hörgárbraut< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2
Akureyri Hlíðarbraut< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3
Baldursnes Akureyri< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
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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questions
How long is the Risaeðluhringurinn hike?
The Risaeðluhringurinn trail is about 1.8 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 Risaeðluhringurinn trailhead?
Risaeðluhringurinn 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 Risaeðluhringurinn safe to hike alone?
Risaeðluhringurinn sits 2.3 km from Akureyri, and 0.6 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 21 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 Risaeðluhringurinn?
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 · Heilsuleikskólinn Krógaból / 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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