Hike · East Iceland
Stuðlagil trail
Stuðlagil – gönguleið
Leads to: Stuðlagil
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
- The Stuðlagil trail route is 4.9 km there and back (2.4 km one way) and takes about 1 h 25 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Stuðlagil trail is Egilsstaðir.
- Stuðlagil trail is a hike in East Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 2.4 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 39 m |
| Walking time | 1 h 25 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Egilsstaðir |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.1754° N, 15.2703° 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 Stuðlagil trail?
Stuðlagil trail is a hike in East Iceland.
Where is Stuðlagil trail?
Stuðlagil trail is at 65.1754° N, 15.2703° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir. The nearest other sight on our map is Stuðlafoss, a waterfall about 207 m away in a straight line.
How do I get to Stuðlagil trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Stuðlagil trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir.
How long does the Stuðlagil trail hike take?
The Stuðlagil trail route is 4.9 km there and back (2.4 km one way) and takes about 1 h 25 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 39 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Stuðlagil trail route lead?
The Stuðlagil trail route leads to Stuðlagil.
Does it cost anything to visit Stuðlagil trail?
We have not verified a fee for Stuðlagil trail. 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 Stuðlagil trail?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 71 minutes' drive from Stuðlagil trail. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Vök Baths71 min driveISK 4,800 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)
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