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Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker

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Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker

South Coast26 kmHardGPS track

Map of Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker

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64.0109°N, 16.3890°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
1.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Höfn — 62.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
270 km in a straight line
What else is close
122 mapped places within 20 km

Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker weather and conditions

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2°Cclear · feels -3°C6 m/swind9 h 52 mdaylight · 07:55 – 17:47
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How long is the Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker hike?
The Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker trail is about 26 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 Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker trailhead?
Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker 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 Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker safe to hike alone?
Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker sits 63 km from Höfn, and 1.3 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 2,030 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 Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker?
Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker climbs about 2,030 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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