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65.6527°N, 18.1718°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 4.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Akureyri — 5.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 244 km in a straight line
What else is close- 210 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Súlur
Akureyri Classic Whale Watchingfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 h
Lake Mývatn & Northern Ligths - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Goðafoss, Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Akureyri City Walk & Local Foodfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching from Akureyrifrom 13.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Myvatn, Waterfall, Hot Springs & Volcanoes Tour from Akureyrifrom 21.990 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 16.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSúlur weather and conditions
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5°Cclear · feels 0°C7 m/sgusts 159 h 34 mdaylight · 08:11 – 17:45
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Lost in FálkaFell1 km - 2
Akureyri - harðavarða2 km - 3
Akureyri hike from camping ground3 km - 4
Jaðarshringurinn3 km - 5
Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri4 km
- 2Sæberg Hot Pot5 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur7 km
Fuel
- 1
Kjarnagata3 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Mýrarvegur4 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3Akureyri Hlíðarbraut4 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Súlur hike?
The Súlur trail is about 11 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 Súlur trailhead?
Súlur 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 Súlur safe to hike alone?
Súlur sits 5.2 km from Akureyri, and 4.5 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 872 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 Súlur?
Súlur climbs about 872 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 · elisabeth.kristensen / 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
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