Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs)
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65.5770°N, 14.0242°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 94 (Unaós-Borgarfjörður)
Off the main road- 0 km from Route 94
Nearest town- Bakkagerði — 11.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 406 km in a straight line
What else is close- 70 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs)
Puffin Questfrom 20.000 ISK · 1 h
Stuðlagil - The gem of East Icelandfrom 50.000 ISK · 6 h
Seyðisfjörður: Hidden Stuðlagil Canyon & Reindeer Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Seyðisfjörður: Puffins, Reindeer & Eastfjords Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
East Iceland Nature and Culture - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 57.000 ISK · 7 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionStapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs) weather and conditions
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7°Cclear · feels 1°C7 m/sgusts 129 h 35 mdaylight · 07:54 – 17:29
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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
km column = your drive
- 1
Stórurð-hike2 km - 2
Stórurð2 km - 3
Stórurð hringur2 km - 4
Storurd4 km - 5
Ganga Hjarðahvoll Engi :8 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Múlaþing36 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir39 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur48 km
Fuel
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Borgarfjörður Eystri11 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Seyðisfjörður35 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Fellabær38 km · 308.6 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 Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs) hike?
The Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs) trail is about 9.5 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 Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs) trailhead?
Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs) 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 Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs) safe to hike alone?
Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs) sits 11 km from Bakkagerði, and 0 km from Route 94. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 112 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 Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs)?
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 · Hjalmthor / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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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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