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64.5007°N, 21.5301°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 520 (Geldingadragi)
Off the main road- 6.9 km from Route 52
Nearest town- Hvanneyri — 13.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 44 km in a straight line
What else is close- 285 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skarðsheiði
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkarðsheiði weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Transmission
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Up the hill6 km - 2
Hestfjall Borg.9 km - 3
Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur10 km - 4
Skarðsheiði - 5 tindar11 km - 5Track 111 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit11 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur14 km
Fuel
- 1
Ferstikla11 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Borgarnes19 km · 279.8 kr/L
- 3Grundartangi20 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Skarðsheiði hike?
The Skarðsheiði 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 Skarðsheiði trailhead?
Skarðsheiði is in West 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 Skarðsheiði safe to hike alone?
Skarðsheiði sits 13 km from Hvanneyri, and 6.9 km from Route 52. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 822 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 Skarðsheiði?
Skarðsheiði climbs about 822 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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · rannsy / 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
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