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Urdarfell

Westfjords, Iceland5.4 kmEasyGPS track

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HikeWestfjords

Urdarfell

Westfjords, Iceland5.4 kmEasyGPS track

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Urdarfell is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7283°N, 23.2358°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 621 (Dynjandavegur)
Off the main road: 2.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Bíldudalur — 18.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 186 km in a straight line
What else is close: 62 mapped places within 20 km

Urdarfell weather and conditions

At Urdarfell in Westfjords, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 12:00 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Urdarfell

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.

Photos & videos

Urdarfell — photo by Arnar Guðmundsson / Wikiloc

Photo: Arnar Guðmundsson / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: Arnar Guðmundsson / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Urdarfell hike?

The Urdarfell trail is about 5.4 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 Urdarfell trailhead?

Urdarfell 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 Urdarfell safe to hike alone?

Urdarfell sits 19 km from Bíldudalur, and 2.1 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 132 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 Urdarfell?

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

1Flókalundur – Hundafoss – Strompgljúfrafoss1 km
2Dynjandi Waterfall2 km
3Dynjandi2 km
44 Peaks of Hornatær12 km
5Flókalundur16 km

Waterfalls

#1.Hundafoss

1.6 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Bæjarfoss

1.6 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Hrísvaðsfoss

1.6 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Strompgljúfrafoss

1.6 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Dynjandislaug

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Reykjafjarðarlaug

16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

18 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hellulaug

18 km·~21 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Flókalundur

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#2.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

17 km·~21 min drive

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

#3.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Bíldudalur við Byltu

18 km·~21 min drive

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

37 km·~44 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

37 km·~44 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Albina

37 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjölval

38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Þingeyri

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Tálknafjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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 · Arnar Guðmundsson / 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