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Sandfell 12k 743m

East Iceland5.7 kmHardGPS track

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64.8940°N, 13.8521°W · East Iceland

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Getting there
Road 1 (Fáskrfj.-Stöðvarfj.)
Off the main road
0.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Stöðvarfjörður — 7.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
396 km in a straight line
What else is close
127 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Sandfell 12k 743m

Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 hStreiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 minMt. Kistufell - Super Jeep tourfrom 36.500 ISK · 4 hMindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 hMjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hAbandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hNature Tour by RIB Boat - from Neskaupstaður- includes Páskahellir, Nípan, Rauðubjörg & Hellisfjörðurfrom 18.490 ISK · 1 hDjúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 minValleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Sandfell 12k 743m weather and conditions

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6°Cclear · feels 2°C4 m/swind9 h 39 mdaylight · 07:51 – 17:30
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

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Sandfell 12k 743m — photo by martinx23 / WikilocPhoto: martinx23 / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
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Sandfell 12k 743m — photo by martinx23Photo: martinx23 / wikiloc.com
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Sandfell 12k 743m — photo by martinx23Photo: martinx23 / wikiloc.com
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Sandfell 12k 743m — photo by martinx23Photo: martinx23 / wikiloc.com
Sandfell 12k 743m — photo by martinx23Photo: martinx23 / wikiloc.com
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 14 - 26 JUN 2014 Sandfell< 1 km
  2. 2Stodvarfjordur Mountain Hike7 km
  3. 3Að Einbúa7 km
  4. 4Stöðvarfjörður7 km
  5. 5Stöðvarfjörður - Köttur - Fáskrúðsfjörður8 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Gilsárfoss5 km
  2. 2Svartagil9 km
  3. 3Beljandi19 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð7 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður8 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður22 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Stöðvarfjörður7 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Fáskrúðsfjörður9 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Breiðdalsvík13 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin9 km
  2. 2Kaupfjelagið14 km
  3. 3Krónan23 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Sandfell 12k 743m hike?
The Sandfell 12k 743m trail is about 5.7 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 Sandfell 12k 743m trailhead?
Sandfell 12k 743m is in East 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 Sandfell 12k 743m safe to hike alone?
Sandfell 12k 743m sits 7.5 km from Stöðvarfjörður, and 0.1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 431 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 Sandfell 12k 743m?
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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All hikes133 hikes in East Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams