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Studlagil

North Iceland, Iceland5.2 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 12 hikers

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Studlagil

North Iceland, Iceland5.2 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 12 hikers

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Map of Studlagil

Studlagil is in North Iceland at 65.1743°N, 15.2733°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 9214 (Stuðlafossvegur)
Off the main road: 13.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Fellabær — 41.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 337 km in a straight line
What else is close: 75 mapped places within 20 km

Studlagil weather and conditions

At Studlagil in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:37, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Studlagil

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Studlagil — photo by GemmaFalgueras / Wikiloc

Photo: GemmaFalgueras / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: GemmaFalgueras / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Studlagil hike?

The Studlagil trail is about 5.2 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 Studlagil trailhead?

Studlagil is in North 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 Studlagil safe to hike alone?

Studlagil sits 41 km from Fellabær, and 14 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 81 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 Studlagil?

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.

Nearby

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1Studlagil canyon east side< 1 km
2Canyon< 1 km
3Stuðlagil2 km
4Studlagil Desfiladero con paredes de basalto2 km
5Rjúkandafoss20 km

Waterfalls

#1.Stuðlafoss

50 m

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Rjúkandi

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hengifoss

20 km·~24 min drive

Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland, 128 meters. It is located in…

#4.Litlanesfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Litlanesfoss is a waterfall in Hengifossá in Fljótsdalur, Eastern Iceland, also known as…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

18 km·~21 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Hveragil

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarvallalaug

30 km·~35 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

32 km·~39 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

2.1 km·~3 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

18 km·~21 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hengifoss

22 km·~26 min drive

The camp site Hengifoss is in a great location in Eastern Iceland. The camp site has cold…

#4.Hallormsstaður Atlavík

25 km·~31 min drive

Atlavík is next to the populated area Hallormsstaður. There are many small and large flat…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F936 Þórdalsheiðarvegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Power line service road

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

42 km·~50 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

42 km·~50 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

52 km·~62 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

60 km·~72 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hallormsstaður

26 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Fellabær

41 km·~50 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir

41 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

PhotographyHero & gallery photography · GemmaFalgueras / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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