Hike · North Iceland
Vaðlaheiði
Quick facts
- Vaðlaheiði is 387 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 43 min by car.
- The Vaðlaheiði route is 9.5 km long and takes about 1 h 55 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Vaðlaheiði is Akureyri.
- Vaðlaheiði is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 9.5 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 1 h 55 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
| From Reykjavík | 387 km by road, about 5 h 43 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6625° N, 18.0354° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Vaðlaheiði?
Vaðlaheiði is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Vaðlaheiði?
Vaðlaheiði is at 65.6625° N, 18.0354° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Skólavarðan, a hike about 2.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Vaðlaheiði from Reykjavík?
Vaðlaheiði is 387 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 43 min by car.
How do I get to Vaðlaheiði?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vaðlaheiði, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
How long does the Vaðlaheiði hike take?
The Vaðlaheiði route is 9.5 km long and takes about 1 h 55 min to walk. It is rated moderate. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Vaðlaheiði?
We have not verified a fee for Vaðlaheiði. 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 Vaðlaheiði?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 6 minutes' drive from Vaðlaheiði. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (9 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 6 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- 9 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby 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.
