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64.4216°N, 21.6458°W · West Iceland
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Getting there- Road 47 (Hvalfj.norðanv.)
Off the main road- 1.3 km from Route 47
Nearest town- Melahverfi — 10.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 34 km in a straight line
What else is close- 310 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSvarfhólssskógur Línuvegur weather and conditions
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6°Covercast · feels 2°C5 m/sgusts 109 h 43 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:03
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Track 11 km - 2
Skarðsheiði - 5 tindar3 km - 3
Skarðshyrna og Heiðarhorn 8. júlí 20195 km - 4
Hola Hvalfirði cod6 km - 5
Fiordo Hvalfjörður7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur7 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð19 km
Fuel
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Ferstikla3 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Grundartangi10 km · 308.7 kr/L
- 3Borgarnes19 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur hike?
The Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur trail is about 5.8 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 Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur trailhead?
Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur 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 Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur safe to hike alone?
Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur sits 10 km from Melahverfi, and 1.3 km from Route 47. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 95 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 Svarfhólssskógur Línuvegur?
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 · rannsy / 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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