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Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar

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Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar

West Iceland16 kmHardGPS track

Map of Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar

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64.2104°N, 20.9152°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 365 (Lyngdalsheiðarvegur)
Off the main road
5.6 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Sólheimar — 20.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
50 km in a straight line
What else is close
302 mapped places within 20 km

Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar weather and conditions

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Frequently
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How long is the Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar hike?
The Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar trail is about 16 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 Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar trailhead?
Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar 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 Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar safe to hike alone?
Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar sits 21 km from Sólheimar, and 5.6 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,084 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 Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar?
Stóri-Reyðarbarmur og Kálfstindar climbs about 1,084 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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