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Shortcut ;-)

East Iceland5.1 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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64.8858°N, 15.3511°W · East Iceland

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Off the main road
33.4 km from Route 95
Nearest town
Reyðarfjörður — 55.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
326 km in a straight line
What else is close
67 mapped places within 20 km

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Shortcut ;-) weather and conditions

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2°Cclear · feels -5°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 40 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:36
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%

Photos & videos

Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitched / WikilocPhoto: BWitched / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
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Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitchedPhoto: BWitched / wikiloc.com
Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitchedPhoto: BWitched / wikiloc.com
Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitchedPhoto: BWitched / wikiloc.com
Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitchedPhoto: BWitched / wikiloc.com
Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitchedPhoto: BWitched / wikiloc.com
Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitchedPhoto: BWitched / wikiloc.com
Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitchedPhoto: BWitched / wikiloc.com
Shortcut ;-) — photo by BWitchedPhoto: BWitched / wikiloc.com

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Laugarfell Waterfall Trail< 1 km
  2. 2Snaefell East7 km
  3. 3Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley10 km
  4. 4Lonsoraefi Day 1 - EYABAKKAR - GELDINGAFELL11 km
  5. 5Snaefell11 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Slæðufoss< 1 km
  2. 2Stuðlafoss1 km
  3. 3Faxi2 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Laugarfell Hot Pots< 1 km
  2. 2Hveragil14 km
  3. 3Laugarvallalaug23 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður37 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir49 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reyðarfjörður55 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan56 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin57 km
  3. 3Nettó61 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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questions

How long is the Shortcut ;-) hike?
The Shortcut ;-) trail is about 5.1 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 Shortcut ;-) trailhead?
Shortcut ;-) 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 Shortcut ;-) safe to hike alone?
Shortcut ;-) sits 56 km from Reyðarfjörður, and 33 km from Route 95. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 162 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 Shortcut ;-)?
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