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Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip

North Iceland, Iceland24 kmHardGPS track

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Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip

North Iceland, Iceland24 kmHardGPS track

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Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip is in North Iceland at 65.7824°N, 18.3828°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Svalbarðseyri — 14.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 247 km in a straight line
What else is close: 240 mapped places within 20 km

Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip weather and conditions

At Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:00 (Iceland time): 0°C, overcast, wind 0 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip — photo by Þór Jóhannesson / Wikiloc

Photo: Þór Jóhannesson / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip — photo by Þór Jóhannesson

Photo: Þór Jóhannesson / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip hike?

The Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip trail is about 24 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 Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip trailhead?

Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip is in North 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 Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip safe to hike alone?

Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip sits 14 km from Svalbarðseyri, and 6.5 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 514 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 Thorvaldsdalur Spring Trip?

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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Waterfalls

#1.Holárfoss

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#2.Ingjaldsfossar

24 km·~29 min drive

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#3.Háaleitisfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

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#4.Reykjafoss

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Hot Springs

#1.Skatalaug

4.6 km·~6 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hjalteyri Hot Tub

13 km·~16 min drive

Hjalteyri Hot Tub is a small geothermal bathing spot in North Iceland with mineral-rich,…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð

14 km·~16 min drive

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Campsites

#1.Lónsá, Akureyri

14 km·~17 min drive

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#2.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi

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#3.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð

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#4.Hamrar

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

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F-Roads

#1.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

11 km·~13 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

#2.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

18 km·~21 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

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Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

15 km·~17 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

17 km·~20 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

17 km·~20 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

17 km·~20 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

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Gas stations

#1.Akureyri Sjafnargata

14 km·~17 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Baldursnes Akureyri

15 km·~18 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hörgárbraut

15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut

16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

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Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Þór Jóhannesson / 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