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65.3182°N, 15.8273°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road F905 (Arnardalsleið)
Off the main road- 14 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vogar við Mývatn — 60.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 318 km in a straight line
What else is close- 53 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 that include Valley
Landmannalaugar Hike and the Valley of Tears in a 4x4 Superfrom 41.400 ISK · 11 h
Thorsmork and Eyjafjallajokullfrom 52.900 ISK · 8 h
Reykjaböð Hot Springs – Classic Admission & Transfer from Reykjavíkfrom 15.699 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 10 h
Afternoon Volcano Hiking Tourfrom 15.990 ISK · 7 h
Volcano Valley ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 2.5 Hoursfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Þórsmörk Super Jeep | Day Tour | Midgardfrom 39.000 ISK · 7 h
Glacier Experience / A Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacierfrom 12.990 ISK · 4 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionValley weather and conditions
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1°Cclear · feels -3°C4 m/swind9 h 37 mdaylight · 08:00 – 17:37
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1nice midday walk next to F910 east2 km
- 2
Hvannárgil Perlur Fljótsdalshéraðs 26 AUG 20172 km - 3
Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun11 km - 4
Herdubreid Braedrafell Askja Trail Day 123 km - 5
green route evening walk23 km
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- 1Möðrudalur14 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Skjöldólfsstaðir33 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Hallormsstaður56 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Valley hike?
The Valley trail is about 11 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 Valley trailhead?
Valley is in North 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 Valley safe to hike alone?
Valley sits 61 km from Vogar við Mývatn, and 14 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 158 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 Valley?
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 · cornonthejaycob / 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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