Hike · The Highlands

Hveradalahringur

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

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Quick facts

  • Hveradalahringur is 194 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 36 min by car.
  • The Hveradalahringur route is 3.1 km long and takes about 1 h 25 min to walk.
  • Hveradalahringur is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Hveradalahringur: The facts
Distance3.1 km
Ascent225 m
Walking time1 h 25 min
DifficultyModerate
From Reykjavík194 km by road, about 3 h 36 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates64.6464° N, 19.2791° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Hveradalahringur?

Hveradalahringur is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.

Where is Hveradalahringur?

Hveradalahringur is at 64.6464° N, 19.2791° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Kerlingarfjöll, a volcano about 1.4 km away in a straight line.

How far is Hveradalahringur from Reykjavík?

Hveradalahringur is 194 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 36 min by car.

How do I get to Hveradalahringur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hveradalahringur, not to a search for its name.

How long does the Hveradalahringur hike take?

The Hveradalahringur route is 3.1 km long and takes about 1 h 25 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 225 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Does it cost anything to visit Hveradalahringur?

We have not verified a fee for Hveradalahringur. 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.

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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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