Woffarölt á Hólmsheiði
2.6 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers
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64.0933°N, 21.7125°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 435 (Nesjavallaleið: Hringv. - Fangelsi)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Mosfellsbær — 8.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 13 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,097 mapped places within 20 km
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How long is the Woffarölt á Hólmsheiði hike?
The Woffarölt á Hólmsheiði trail is about 2.6 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 Woffarölt á Hólmsheiði trailhead?
Woffarölt á Hólmsheiði 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 Woffarölt á Hólmsheiði safe to hike alone?
Woffarölt á Hólmsheiði sits 8.3 km from Mosfellsbær, and 0.1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 44 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 Woffarölt á Hólmsheiði?
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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