Map of Up the hill
Map
64.5290°N, 21.6354°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 520 (Dragavegur)
Off the main road
- 4.9 km from Route 50
Nearest town
- Hvanneyri — 7.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 45 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 203 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Up the hill
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 hUp the hill weather and conditions
Last updated
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Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hestfjall Borg.5 km - 2
Skarðsheiði6 km - 3
Fléttuleiðangur á Hvanneyri7 km - 4
Skarðsheiði - 5 tindar11 km - 5
Track 111 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit13 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð14 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð15 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Up the hill hike?
The Up the hill trail is about 7.2 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 Up the hill trailhead?
Up the hill is in West 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 Up the hill safe to hike alone?
Up the hill sits 7.5 km from Hvanneyri, and 4.9 km from Route 50. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 389 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 Up the hill?
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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Allardm / 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
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