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Þverárgil

East Iceland8.4 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Þverárgil

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65.6675°N, 14.8983°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 919 (Sunnudalsvegur að Háteigi)
Off the main road
5.4 km from Route 85
Nearest town
Vopnafjörður — 10.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
372 km in a straight line
What else is close
41 mapped places within 20 km

Þverárgil weather and conditions

Last updated

6°Cclear · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 34 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:32
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Vopnafjörður10 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir40 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Bakkafjörður41 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kauptún10 km
  2. 2Bónus50 km
  3. 3Nettó51 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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questions

How long is the Þverárgil hike?
The Þverárgil trail is about 8.4 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 Þverárgil trailhead?
Þverárgil 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 Þverárgil safe to hike alone?
Þverárgil sits 10 km from Vopnafjörður, and 5.4 km from Route 85. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 194 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 Þverárgil?
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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