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Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll

North Iceland, Iceland4.4 kmEasyGPS track

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Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll

North Iceland, Iceland4.4 kmEasyGPS track

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Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll is in North Iceland at 65.8809°N, 19.7371°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 748 (Ingveldarstaðir - Reykir)
Off the main road: 8.7 km from Route 73
Nearest town: Hofsós — 14 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 219 km in a straight line
What else is close: 77 mapped places within 20 km

Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll weather and conditions

At Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 15:00 (Iceland time): 8°C, partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 15:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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 Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll — photo by roquenval / Wikiloc

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Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll — photo by roquenval

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How long is the Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll hike?

The Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll trail is about 4.4 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 Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll trailhead?

Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll 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 Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll safe to hike alone?

Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll sits 14 km from Hofsós, and 8.7 km from Route 73. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 152 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 Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll?

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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Waterfalls

#1.Hverfjallsfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

22 km·~26 min drive

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#3.Ingjaldsfossar

41 km·~49 min drive

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#4.Reykjafoss

44 km·~52 min drive

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Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

150 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Lýsulaugar

23 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

27 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

50 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Hofsós

15 km·~18 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

#3.Sauðárkrókur

15 km·~19 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

16 km·~19 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

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Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

15 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · roquenval / 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