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Úlfarsfell trail

Úlfarsfell – gönguleið

Leads to: Úlfarsfell

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

Before you go

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Quick facts

  • The Úlfarsfell trail route is 3.2 km there and back (1.6 km one way) and takes about 1 h 30 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Úlfarsfell trail is Kópavogur.
  • Úlfarsfell trail is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
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The facts

Úlfarsfell trail — The facts
Distance1.6 km one way
Ascent204 m
Walking time1 h 30 min there and back
DifficultyEasy
Nearest townKópavogur
RegionCapital Region
Coordinates64.1366° N, 21.7253° 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 Úlfarsfell trail?

Úlfarsfell trail is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.

Where is Úlfarsfell trail?

Úlfarsfell trail is at 64.1366° N, 21.7253° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Úlfarsfell, a mountain about 1.3 km away in a straight line.

How do I get to Úlfarsfell trail?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Úlfarsfell trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.

How long does the Úlfarsfell trail hike take?

The Úlfarsfell trail route is 3.2 km there and back (1.6 km one way) and takes about 1 h 30 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 204 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Where does the Úlfarsfell trail route lead?

The Úlfarsfell trail route leads to Úlfarsfell.

Does it cost anything to visit Úlfarsfell trail?

We have not verified a fee for Úlfarsfell 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 Úlfarsfell trail?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 10 minutes' drive from Úlfarsfell trail. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (11 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (12 min).

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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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