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Sandholatindur

East Iceland, Iceland13 kmHardGPS track

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Sandholatindur

East Iceland, Iceland13 kmHardGPS track

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Map of Sandholatindur

Sandholatindur is in East Iceland at 65.2880°N, 14.0283°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3 km from Route 93
Nearest town: Seyðisfjörður — 4.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 396 km in a straight line
What else is close: 170 mapped places within 20 km

Sandholatindur weather and conditions

At Sandholatindur in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 5°C, overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:31, sunset 20:22). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Sandholatindur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

Sandholatindur — photo by Lord Gunnar / Wikiloc

Photo: Lord Gunnar / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: Lord Gunnar / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Sandholatindur hike?

The Sandholatindur trail is about 13 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 Sandholatindur trailhead?

Sandholatindur 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 Sandholatindur safe to hike alone?

Sandholatindur sits 4.3 km from Seyðisfjörður, and 3 km from Route 93. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,131 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 Sandholatindur?

Sandholatindur climbs about 1,131 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

km column = your drive

1Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks1 km
2Seyðisfjörður Haubakkar2 km
3Háubakkar-Vestalur-Vestdalseyri-Háubakkar2 km
4Bjolfur Circle3 km
5Bjolfur3 km

Waterfalls

#1.Vestdalsfossar

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Vestdalsfossar is a series of waterfalls on the Vestdalsá river in Vestdalur, a nature…

#2.Búðarárfoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Gufufoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Múlafoss

6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

17 km·~21 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður

22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður

23 km·~28 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Seyðisfjörður

3.2 km·~4 min drive

The camp site at Seyðisfjörður is well located close to the center of town with all…

#2.Sólbrekka, Mjóafirði

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site is located on the grass next to the guesthouse Sólbrekka and is for tendts…

#3.Egilsstaðir

18 km·~22 min drive

Camp Egilsstadir Campsite is open all year round with toilet and shower facilities open…

#4.Fellabær – Skipalækur

19 km·~23 min drive

Skipalækur runs a campground in Fellabær. A cosy and calm area by the hill on Skipalækur.…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

3.3 km·~4 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

18 km·~21 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

18 km·~21 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Nesbakki

23 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Seyðisfjörður

3.2 km·~4 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Egilsstaðir

17 km·~21 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir Miðvangi

18 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Lord Gunnar / 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