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64.0992°N, 20.5214°W · South Coast
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Getting there- Road 31 (Skálholtsvegur)
Off the main road- 0 km from Route 31
Nearest town- Laugarás — 2.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 69 km in a straight line
What else is close- 140 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vörðufell
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 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 regionVörðufell weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels 1°C4 m/sgusts 79 h 51 mdaylight · 08:12 – 18:03
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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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Süd - Island: Domkirche in Skáholt (historischer Bischofssitz)3 km - 2
Stori Nupur13 km - 3
Borg in Grimsnes16 km - 4
Kerid Crater, Iceland19 km - 5
Lystigarður í Landsveit20 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur3 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur7 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur9 km
Fuel
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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 Vörðufell hike?
The Vörðufell trail is about 8.2 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 Vörðufell trailhead?
Vörðufell 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 Vörðufell safe to hike alone?
Vörðufell sits 2.1 km from Laugarás, and 0 km from Route 31. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 491 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 Vörðufell?
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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · rebefumi / 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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