Vadalfjoll Reykholar
7.5 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Map of Vadalfjoll Reykholar
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65.5563°N, 22.1043°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 60 (Þorskafjörður)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town- Reykhólahreppur — 13.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 157 km in a straight line
What else is close- 61 mapped places within 20 km
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Hólmavík25 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Krambúð25 km
- 2Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar34 km
- 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga56 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Vadalfjoll Reykholar hike?
The Vadalfjoll Reykholar trail is about 7.5 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 Vadalfjoll Reykholar trailhead?
Vadalfjoll Reykholar 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 Vadalfjoll Reykholar safe to hike alone?
Vadalfjoll Reykholar sits 13 km from Reykhólahreppur, and 0.1 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 375 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 Vadalfjoll Reykholar?
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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