Hike · East Iceland

Hafrahvammagljúfur trail

Hafrahvammagljúfur

Leads to: Hafrahvammagljúfur

Map showing where Hafrahvammagljúfur trail is in Iceland
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Quick facts

  • The Hafrahvammagljúfur trail route is 1.4 km long and takes about 30 min to walk.
  • Hafrahvammagljúfur trail is a hike in East Iceland.

The facts

Hafrahvammagljúfur trail — The facts
Distance1.4 km
Ascent86 m
Walking time30 min
DifficultyEasy
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates64.9793° N, 15.7557° 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 Hafrahvammagljúfur trail?

Hafrahvammagljúfur trail is a hike in East Iceland.

Where is Hafrahvammagljúfur trail?

Hafrahvammagljúfur trail is at 64.9793° N, 15.7557° W, in East Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Kárahnjúkar, a mountain about 1.6 km away in a straight line.

How do I get to Hafrahvammagljúfur trail?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hafrahvammagljúfur trail, not to a search for its name.

How long does the Hafrahvammagljúfur trail hike take?

The Hafrahvammagljúfur trail route is 1.4 km long and takes about 30 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 86 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Where does the Hafrahvammagljúfur trail route lead?

The Hafrahvammagljúfur trail route leads to Hafrahvammagljúfur.

Does it cost anything to visit Hafrahvammagljúfur trail?

We have not verified a fee for Hafrahvammagljúfur 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.

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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.

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