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64.9890°N, 21.5567°W · West Iceland
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Getting there- Road 585 (Hlíðarvegur)
Off the main road- 1.5 km from Route 60
Nearest town- Búðardalur — 16.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 95 km in a straight line
What else is close- 75 mapped places within 20 km
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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 regionElf stone weather and conditions
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Búðardalur16 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Hreðavatnsskáli25 km · 303.6 kr/L
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Staðarskáli28 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
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How long is the Elf stone hike?
The Elf stone trail is about 1.4 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 Elf stone trailhead?
Elf stone 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 Elf stone safe to hike alone?
Elf stone sits 17 km from Búðardalur, and 1.5 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 322 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 Elf stone?
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 · glapsvidr / Wikiloc
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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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