Hike · North Iceland

Kaldbakur trail

Kaldbakur

Leads to: Kaldbakur

Map showing where Kaldbakur trail is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

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 Kaldbakur trail route is 12 km there and back (6 km one way) and takes about 7 h 35 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Kaldbakur trail is Akureyri.
  • Kaldbakur trail is a hike in North Iceland.
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The facts

Kaldbakur trail — The facts
Distance6 km one way
Ascent1132 m
Walking time7 h 35 min there and back
DifficultyHard
Nearest townAkureyri
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.9589° N, 18.1924° W

Getting there

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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 Kaldbakur trail?

Kaldbakur trail is a hike in North Iceland.

Where is Kaldbakur trail?

Kaldbakur trail is at 65.9589° N, 18.1924° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Þengilhöfði, a mountain about 3.2 km away in a straight line.

How do I get to Kaldbakur trail?

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

How long does the Kaldbakur trail hike take?

The Kaldbakur trail route is 12 km there and back (6 km one way) and takes about 7 h 35 min to walk. It is rated hard. The climb is 1,132 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Where does the Kaldbakur trail route lead?

The Kaldbakur trail route leads to Kaldbakur.

Does it cost anything to visit Kaldbakur trail?

We have not verified a fee for Kaldbakur 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 Kaldbakur trail?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 33 minutes' drive from Kaldbakur trail. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (44 min).

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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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