Hike · North Iceland
Hverfjall rim trail
Hverfjall – gönguleið
Leads to: Hverfjall
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 Hverfjall rim trail route is 4.2 km long and takes about 1 h 35 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Hverfjall rim trail is Mývatn.
- Hverfjall rim trail is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 4.2 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 204 m |
| Walking time | 1 h 35 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6127° N, 16.8775° 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 Hverfjall rim trail?
Hverfjall rim trail is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Hverfjall rim trail?
Hverfjall rim trail is at 65.6127° N, 16.8775° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Hverfjall, a mountain about 949 m away in a straight line.
How do I get to Hverfjall rim trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hverfjall rim trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
How long does the Hverfjall rim trail hike take?
The Hverfjall rim trail route is 4.2 km long and takes about 1 h 35 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 204 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Hverfjall rim trail route lead?
The Hverfjall rim trail route leads to Hverfjall.
Does it cost anything to visit Hverfjall rim trail?
We have not verified a fee for Hverfjall rim 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 Hverfjall rim trail?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 85 minutes' drive from Hverfjall rim trail. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (95 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon85 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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)
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