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Map of Þerribjörg
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65.7595°N, 14.3873°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 19.9 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Vopnafjörður — 20.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 398 km in a straight line
What else is close- 31 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þerribjörg
Puffin Questfrom 20.000 ISK · 1 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Stuðlagil - The gem of East Icelandfrom 50.000 ISK · 6 h
Seyðisfjörður: Hidden Stuðlagil Canyon & Reindeer Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Seyðisfjörður: Puffins, Reindeer & Eastfjords Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞerribjörg weather and conditions
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2°Cpartly cloudy · feels -3°C5 m/swind9 h 33 mdaylight · 07:56 – 17:29
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Therribjarg Ridge Hike2 km - 2
Þerribjörg3 km - 3
Ker, Landsendi 20 SEP 20156 km - 4
Böðvarsdalur9 km - 5
Stapavík (Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs)26 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur24 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð36 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Múlaþing51 km
Fuel
- 1
Vopnafjörður20 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Bakkafjörður36 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Borgarfjörður Eystri37 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Þerribjörg hike?
The Þerribjörg trail is about 6.5 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 Þerribjörg trailhead?
Þerribjörg is in East 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 Þerribjörg safe to hike alone?
Þerribjörg sits 20 km from Vopnafjörður, and 20 km from Route 85. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 596 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 Þerribjörg?
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 · rolafsson / 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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