Hike · North Iceland
Raudskord
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
- Raudskord is 402 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h by car.
- The Raudskord route is 9.1 km there and back (4.5 km one way) and takes about 3 h 55 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Raudskord is Siglufjörður.
- Raudskord is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 4.5 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 512 m |
| Walking time | 3 h 55 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 402 km by road, about 6 h |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0928° N, 18.6593° 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 Raudskord?
Raudskord is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Raudskord?
Raudskord is at 66.0928° N, 18.6593° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Brík Lighthouse, a lighthouse about 3.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Raudskord from Reykjavík?
Raudskord is 402 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h by car.
How do I get to Raudskord?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Raudskord, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.
How long does the Raudskord hike take?
The Raudskord route is 9.1 km there and back (4.5 km one way) and takes about 3 h 55 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 512 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Raudskord?
We have not verified a fee for Raudskord. 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 Raudskord?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 67 minutes' drive from Raudskord. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (76 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon76 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with 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)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.