path nr.42 from Rother Wanderführer, Island
OSM map layer · LineString
65.59, -23.17 · rel 6224357
65.59, -23.17 · rel 6224357
Helluvatn
A 2,9 km loop walk through urban area in Vestfirðir.
Loop walk
start = finish · Vestfirðir
2,9km
Distance
+300m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
Og nefndu landið Ísland
monument ·
56 m off route
2,8 km
95%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Helluvatn is 2.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Helluvatn takes approximately 44 min to complete.
Yes, Helluvatn is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Helluvatn starts near coordinates 65.5772, -23.1712.
Helluvatn is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.