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Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks

11 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers
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Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks

East Iceland11 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers

Map of Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks

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65.2810°N, 14.0071°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
2.1 km from Route 93
Nearest town
Seyðisfjörður — 3.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
397 km in a straight line
What else is close
165 mapped places within 20 km

Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks weather and conditions

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6°Cclear · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 37 mdaylight · 07:53 – 17:30
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  1. 1Seyðisfjörður2 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut18 km · 279.7 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir18 km · 279.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin2 km
  2. 2Bónus19 km
  3. 3Nettó19 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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How long is the Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks hike?
The Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks trail is about 11 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 Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks trailhead?
Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks 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 Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks safe to hike alone?
Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks sits 3.5 km from Seyðisfjörður, and 2.1 km from Route 93. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,052 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 Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks?
Seyðisfjörður one of the seven mountain Viking peaks climbs about 1,052 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.

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