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4 Peaks of Hornatær

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4 Peaks of Hornatær

Westfjords12 kmHardGPS track

Map of 4 Peaks of Hornatær

Map

65.6239°N, 23.2299°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 60 (Helluskarð)
Off the main road
0 km from Route 60
Nearest town
Bíldudalur — 19.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
175 km in a straight line
What else is close
71 mapped places within 20 km

4 Peaks of Hornatær weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Covercast · feels -2°C5 m/swind9 h 34 mdaylight · 08:31 – 18:05
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Flókalundur6 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Bíldudalur18 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Tálknafjörður27 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Albina35 km
  2. 2Fjölval36 km
  3. 3Bónus49 km
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Tours

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  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the 4 Peaks of Hornatær hike?
The 4 Peaks of Hornatær trail is about 12 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 4 Peaks of Hornatær trailhead?
4 Peaks of Hornatær is in Westfjords. 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 4 Peaks of Hornatær safe to hike alone?
4 Peaks of Hornatær sits 20 km from Bíldudalur, and 0 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,019 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 4 Peaks of Hornatær?
4 Peaks of Hornatær climbs about 1,019 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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