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Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur

13 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur

Westfjords13 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

Map of Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur

Map

65.9688°N, 23.3220°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 627 (Önundarfjarðarvegur að norðanverðu)
Off the main road
5 km from Route 60
Nearest town
Thingeyri — 12.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
213 km in a straight line
What else is close
123 mapped places within 20 km

Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Clight rain · feels -1°C7 m/sgusts 149 h 32 mdaylight · 08:33 – 18:04
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. 1Ísafjörður12 km · 306.7 kr/L
  2. 2Flateyri13 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Þingeyri13 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus12 km
  2. 2SAM12 km
  3. 3Nettó15 km
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Tours

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  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur hike?
The Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur trail is about 13 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 Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur trailhead?
Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur 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 Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur safe to hike alone?
Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur sits 13 km from Thingeyri, and 5 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 849 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 Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur?
Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur climbs about 849 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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