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Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop

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Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop

Westfjords8.5 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop

Map

65.8802°N, 23.6261°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 622 (Þingeyri - Húsatún)
Off the main road
7.3 km from Route 60
Nearest town
Thingeyri — 6.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
208 km in a straight line
What else is close
63 mapped places within 20 km

Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Covercast · feels 2°C2 m/sgusts 59 h 33 mdaylight · 08:33 – 18:06
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. 1Þingeyri6 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Flateyri20 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Bíldudalur22 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus29 km
  2. 2SAM29 km
  3. 3Nettó31 km
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Tours

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  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop hike?
The Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop trail is about 8.5 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 Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop trailhead?
Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop 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 Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop safe to hike alone?
Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop sits 6.2 km from Thingeyri, and 7.3 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 60 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 Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop?
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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