Hike · North Iceland
Botnsvatn path
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
- Botnsvatn path is 458 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 46 min by car.
- The Botnsvatn path route is 2.8 km long and takes about 55 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Botnsvatn path is Húsavík.
- Botnsvatn path is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 2.8 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 116 m |
| Walking time | 55 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
| From Reykjavík | 458 km by road, about 6 h 46 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0435° N, 17.3374° 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 Botnsvatn path?
Botnsvatn path is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Botnsvatn path?
Botnsvatn path is at 66.0435° N, 17.3374° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Húsavík Lighthouse, a lighthouse about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Botnsvatn path from Reykjavík?
Botnsvatn path is 458 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 46 min by car.
How do I get to Botnsvatn path?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Botnsvatn path, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
How long does the Botnsvatn path hike take?
The Botnsvatn path route is 2.8 km long and takes about 55 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 116 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Botnsvatn path?
We have not verified a fee for Botnsvatn path. 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 Botnsvatn path?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 61 minutes' drive from Botnsvatn path. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (70 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon61 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool70 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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