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Baejarfell, Iceland: what it is and when to go
Baejarfell is a hiking trail in Iceland. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 20 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 14. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Iceland
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 115 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Elevation gain
- +380 m
- Coordinates
- 64.68484, -20.86296
What it is and where
Baejarfell is a hiking trail in Iceland.
path nr.50 from Rother Wanderführer, Island
Its coordinates are 64.68484, -20.86296; the nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Elevation gain
- +380 m
It is one of the Hiking places in Iceland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Baejarfell is May to October.
- JanPossible4:37
- FebPossible8:00
- MarPossible11:12
- AprPossible14:44
- MayBest time18:08
- JunBest time20:45
- JulBest time19:31
- AugBest time16:10
- SepBest time12:38
- OctBest time9:12
- NovPossible5:42
- DecPossible3:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Iceland
To enter Iceland there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Iceland checklist. Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- TungaMountain in Iceland3.7 km
- VíðgelmirLava tube in Iceland7.8 km
- OkShield volcano in Iceland9.5 km
- GeitlandProtected area in Iceland (2)10 km
- StrúturMountain in Iceland11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Iceland guide.
More in Iceland: Hiking
- Fimmvörðuháls: mountain pass between glaciers in Iceland
- Laugavegur: trekking route in Iceland
- Að fossinum / To the waterfall
- Afangagil Hut
- Álftavatn
- Askja hiking trails
Every Iceland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Baejarfell?
It is a hiking trail in Iceland.
When is the best time to visit Baejarfell?
May to October. In June there are 20 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 14.
How do you get to Baejarfell?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 115 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Iceland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Iceland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tunga, Víðgelmir, Ok. The rest is in the Iceland guide.
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