Hike · North Iceland
Glérá
Quick facts
- Glérá is 386 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 43 min by car.
- The Glérá route is 10 km long and takes about 2 h 5 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Glérá is Akureyri.
- Glérá is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 10 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 2 h 5 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
| From Reykjavík | 386 km by road, about 5 h 43 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6528° N, 18.1720° 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 Glérá?
Glérá is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Glérá?
Glérá is at 65.6528° N, 18.1720° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Hlíðarfjall, a mountain about 4.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Glérá from Reykjavík?
Glérá is 386 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 43 min by car.
How do I get to Glérá?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Glérá, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
How long does the Glérá hike take?
The Glérá route is 10 km long and takes about 2 h 5 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 Glérá?
We have not verified a fee for Glérá. 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 Glérá?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 10 minutes' drive from Glérá. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (18 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 10 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 18 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with 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.
