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Vestrahorn Iceland

East Iceland, Iceland15 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers

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Vestrahorn Iceland

East Iceland, Iceland15 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers

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Vestrahorn Iceland is in East Iceland at 64.2556°N, 14.9864°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 10.2 km from Route 99
Nearest town: Höfn — 11.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 337 km in a straight line
What else is close: 97 mapped places within 20 km

Vestrahorn Iceland weather and conditions

At Vestrahorn Iceland in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:30 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), partly cloudy, wind 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:21). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Vestrahorn Iceland

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

Vestrahorn Iceland — photo by al Up North / Wikiloc

Photo: al Up North / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Vestrahorn Iceland — photo by al Up North

Photo: al Up North / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Vestrahorn Iceland hike?

The Vestrahorn Iceland trail is about 15 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 Vestrahorn Iceland trailhead?

Vestrahorn Iceland is in East 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 Vestrahorn Iceland safe to hike alone?

Vestrahorn Iceland sits 11 km from Höfn, and 10 km from Route 99. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 608 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 Vestrahorn Iceland?

Vestrahorn Iceland climbs about 608 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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

1Viking’s Cafe to the Lighthouse and black sand dunes< 1 km
2Höfn ~ Viking Village< 1 km
3Stokksness1 km
4Stokksnes – Höfn1 km
5beaches of Stokksnes2 km

Waterfalls

#1.Bergárfoss

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Bergárfoss (Q27008747 in Wikidata) is an eastern-Iceland waterfall recorded in…

#2.Fremstifoss

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Skútafoss

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Innstifoss

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

23 km·~28 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

26 km·~31 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Djúpavogskörin

54 km·~65 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vestrahorn

400 m

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

10 km·~13 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið er við innkeyrsluna inn í bæinn. Margar flatir og pallar. Rúmgott með miklu…

#3.Myllulækur

17 km·~20 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

#4.Stafafell í Lóni

20 km·~24 min drive

Stafafell Campsite is a peaceful, quiet campsite surrounded by nature close to the ring…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

11 km·~13 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

94 km·~113 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Höfn

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Nesjar

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Djúpivogur

56 km·~67 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðdalsvík

76 km·~91 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · al Up North / 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