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64.0485°N, 21.3730°W · Reykjavík Area
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Off the main road- 3.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hveragerðisbær — 10 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 30 km in a straight line
What else is close- 377 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vörðuskeggi - Pálína
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Volcano Valley ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 2.5 Hoursfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Hot Springs Pass - Classic Admissionfrom 8.900 ISK · 2 h
Hot Springs & Bathhouse Pass - Signature Admissionfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Reykjadalur Hot River Hike - Half Day Tourfrom 19.990 ISK · 4 h
Hot Spring Valley Horse Riding Tour – Reykjadalurfrom 16.200 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Riverfrom 13.842 ISK · 4 h
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVörðuskeggi - Pálína weather and conditions
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0°Cclear · feels -4°C5 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Hellisheidarvirkjun Hengill Reykjadalur Loop< 1 km - 2
Hengill< 1 km - 3
Hengill Crater, Day 1 of 2< 1 km - 4
Hellisheiði - Hengill2 km - 5
Kong1006182 km
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Hveragerði11 km · 306.9 kr/L - 2
Norðlingaholt20 km · 310.8 kr/L - 3
Mosfellsbær20 km · 279.8 kr/L
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Vörðuskeggi - Pálína hike?
The Vörðuskeggi - Pálína trail is about 14 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 Vörðuskeggi - Pálína trailhead?
Vörðuskeggi - Pálína is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Vörðuskeggi - Pálína safe to hike alone?
Vörðuskeggi - Pálína sits 10 km from Hveragerðisbær, and 3.3 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 784 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 Vörðuskeggi - Pálína?
Vörðuskeggi - Pálína climbs about 784 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.
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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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