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Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri

North Iceland, Iceland7.5 kmModerateGPS track

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Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri

North Iceland, Iceland7.5 kmModerateGPS track

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Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri is in North Iceland at 65.7539°N, 19.6939°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 73 (Skagav-Sauðárkrbr)
Off the main road: 0.3 km from Route 73
Nearest town: Sauðárkrókur — 2.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 208 km in a straight line
What else is close: 82 mapped places within 20 km

Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri weather and conditions

At Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri in North Iceland, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 20:30 (Iceland time): 7°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri

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

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Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri — photo by northwesticeland / Wikiloc

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Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri — photo by northwesticeland

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How long is the Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri hike?

The Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri trail is about 7.5 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 Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri trailhead?

Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri 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 Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri safe to hike alone?

Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri sits 2.6 km from Sauðárkrókur, and 0.3 km from Route 73. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 769 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 Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri?

Tindastoll Einhyrningur Sydri climbs about 769 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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#1.Reykjafoss

32 km·~39 min drive

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#2.Hverfjallsfoss

33 km·~40 min drive

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#3.Ketubjörg

35 km·~42 min drive

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#4.Ingjaldsfossar

36 km·~43 min drive

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4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Lýsulaugar

19 km·~23 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

29 km·~35 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

2.1 km·~3 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Sauðárkrókur

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

#3.Hegranes

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#4.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

14 km·~17 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

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Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

2.9 km·~4 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

3 km·~4 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

29 km·~35 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

70 km·~84 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Sauðárkrókur

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

3.3 km·~4 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hofsós

20 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Varmahlíð

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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 →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · northwesticeland / 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