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Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll

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Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll

North Iceland4.4 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Skagafjordur Grettislaug Glerhallavik Stroll

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65.8809°N, 19.7371°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

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

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6°Cmostly clear · feels -2°C13 m/sgusts 199 h 33 mdaylight · 08:18 – 17:50
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Hofsós15 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Sauðárkrókur15 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt16 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Skagfirðingabúð16 km
  2. 2Hlíðarkaup17 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin27 km
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Frequently
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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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