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Ulfarsfell (quick up and down)

3.4 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Ulfarsfell (quick up and down)

Reykjavík Area3.4 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

Map of Ulfarsfell (quick up and down)

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64.1562°N, 21.6989°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 431 (Hafravatnsvegur)
Off the main road
2.5 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Mosfellsbær — 1.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
12 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,102 mapped places within 20 km

Ulfarsfell (quick up and down) weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 2°C6 m/sgusts 119 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
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How long is the Ulfarsfell (quick up and down) hike?
The Ulfarsfell (quick up and down) trail is about 3.4 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 Ulfarsfell (quick up and down) trailhead?
Ulfarsfell (quick up and down) is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Ulfarsfell (quick up and down) safe to hike alone?
Ulfarsfell (quick up and down) sits 1.3 km from Mosfellsbær, and 2.5 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 203 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 Ulfarsfell (quick up and down)?
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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