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Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord

North Iceland, Iceland12 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 4 hikers
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Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord

North Iceland, Iceland12 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 4 hikers

Map of Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord

Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord is in North Iceland at 65.9779°N, 19.4200°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there
Road 76 (Hofsós-Ketilás)
Off the main road
0.5 km from Route 76
Nearest town
Hofsós — 8.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
235 km in a straight line
What else is close
62 mapped places within 20 km

Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord weather and conditions

At Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 6°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How long is the Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord hike?
The Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord trail is about 12 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 Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord trailhead?
Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord 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 Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord safe to hike alone?
Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord sits 8.7 km from Hofsós, and 0.5 km from Route 76. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 867 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 Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord?
Skagafjordur Thordarhofdi Island Thordarhofdi Or Cape Thord climbs about 867 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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