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64.0775°N, 19.4995°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F225 (Hekla - Landmannahellir)
Off the main road- 8.2 km from Route 26
Nearest town- Árnes — 36.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 119 km in a straight line
What else is close- 93 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
Tours near Valahnúkar
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionValahnúkar weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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- 1
Afangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 2/95 km - 2
Hekla 10 10 20106 km - 3
Hekla6 km - 4
Afangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 1/97 km - 5
Hekla Up To The Top 12 09 20209 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur18 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra21 km
- 3
Brennisteinsalda23 km
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Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Valahnúkar hike?
The Valahnúkar trail is about 2.7 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 Valahnúkar trailhead?
Valahnúkar is in South Coast. 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 Valahnúkar safe to hike alone?
Valahnúkar sits 37 km from Árnes, and 8.2 km from Route 26. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 239 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 Valahnúkar?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Harald Jóhannesson / Wikiloc
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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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