Hike · West Iceland
Akrafjall trail
Akrafjall – gönguleið
Leads to: Akrafjall
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- The Akrafjall trail route is 4.3 km there and back (2.1 km one way) and takes about 3 h 5 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Akrafjall trail is Akranes.
- Akrafjall trail is a hike in West Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 2.1 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 468 m |
| Walking time | 3 h 5 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Akranes |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3259° N, 21.9860° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Akrafjall trail?
Akrafjall trail is a hike in West Iceland.
Where is Akrafjall trail?
Akrafjall trail is at 64.3259° N, 21.9860° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Langisandur, a beach about 3.6 km away in a straight line.
How do I get to Akrafjall trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Akrafjall trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
How long does the Akrafjall trail hike take?
The Akrafjall trail route is 4.3 km there and back (2.1 km one way) and takes about 3 h 5 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 468 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Akrafjall trail route lead?
The Akrafjall trail route leads to Akrafjall.
Does it cost anything to visit Akrafjall trail?
We have not verified a fee for Akrafjall trail. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Akrafjall trail?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 20 minutes' drive from Akrafjall trail. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (48 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (55 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- Sky Lagoon62 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool93 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
LangisandurBeach · 3.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bjorn Ludviksson (talk)bjossilu
AkrafjallMountain · 3.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Helgarun
AkranesvitiLighthouse · 5.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
Akranesviti oldLighthouse · 5.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego DelsoEiðisvatnLake · 10 km
EyrarfjallMountain · 14 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.