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Strútur: Sandfell direction

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Strútur: Sandfell direction

South Coast6.1 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Strútur: Sandfell direction

Map

63.8384°N, 18.9753°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
33.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 45.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
149 km in a straight line
What else is close
345 mapped places within 20 km

Strútur: Sandfell direction weather and conditions

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1°Clight drizzle · feels -5°C7 m/sgusts 129 h 53 mdaylight · 08:05 – 17:58
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How long is the Strútur: Sandfell direction hike?
The Strútur: Sandfell direction trail is about 6.1 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 Strútur: Sandfell direction trailhead?
Strútur: Sandfell direction is in South Coast. 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 Strútur: Sandfell direction safe to hike alone?
Strútur: Sandfell direction sits 45 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 34 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 297 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 Strútur: Sandfell direction?
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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