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64.8276°N, 15.4121°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 37.4 km from Route 95
Nearest town- Djúpivogur — 56.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 322 km in a straight line
What else is close- 72 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Snaefell East
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Buggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Glaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSnaefell East weather and conditions
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2°Cclear · feels -6°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 40 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:37
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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- 1
Lonsoraefi Day 1 - EYABAKKAR - GELDINGAFELL4 km - 2
Iceland East Vatnsdalur Valley7 km - 3
Laugarfell Waterfall Trail7 km - 4
Shortcut ;-)7 km - 5
Snaefell7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
Fuel
- 1Hallormsstaður43 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Skjöldólfsstaðir56 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Djúpivogur57 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Snaefell East hike?
The Snaefell East trail is about 21 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 Snaefell East trailhead?
Snaefell East 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 Snaefell East safe to hike alone?
Snaefell East sits 57 km from Djúpivogur, and 37 km from Route 95. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,009 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 Snaefell East?
Snaefell East climbs about 1,009 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 · Johan kelevra / 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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