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Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur

Westfjords, Iceland13 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur

Westfjords, Iceland13 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.9688°N, 23.3220°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

At Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 21:02). 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

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 Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur — photo by korpudalur / Wikiloc

Photo: korpudalur / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur — photo by korpudalur

Photo: korpudalur / wikiloc.com

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Korpudalur Kroppstadarskal Thverdalur2 km
2Heidaskard And Hestskard From Korpudal Hi Hostel2 km
3Hafradalur Betaniakot3 km
4Pier hike on beach8 km
5Walk From Tender Cruise Terminal11 km

Waterfalls

#1.Valagil

9.5 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Bunárfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bulafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bæjarfoss

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

12 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær

13 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Gjörvidalslaug

19 km·~23 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Korpudalur

1.9 km·~2 min drive

The camp site Korpudalur is in the fjord Önundarfjörður, close to Ísafjörður.

#2.Tungudalur, Ísafirði

12 km·~14 min drive

The Tungudalur camping site is Isafjordurs main camping site.

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Þingeyrarodda

12 km·~15 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Þingeyraroddi

12 km·~15 min drive

The Thingeyri camping site is located at Thingeyrarodda. Thingeyri is a part of the…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

12 km·~15 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

12 km·~15 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

15 km·~18 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Ísafjörður

12 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 306.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Flateyri

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Þingeyri

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Súðavík

16 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · korpudalur / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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