Landsendi Trailhead is the start of a walking route in East Iceland. There is nothing at the spot but an information board numbered 27 — no toilets, no drinking water and no shelter. The route beyond crosses a river without a bridge; in June 2026 the ford was deep enough to block the way. The name means "land's end" in Icelandic, and the place is as empty as that suggests.
Landsendi Trailhead
Local name: Landsendi
The whole of Landsendi's infrastructure is one information board numbered 27.
- Parking
- Nearest mapped car park about 3.2 km from the trailhead; free, unsurfaced ground.
- Transport
- No public transport: no bus stop within 5 km of the trailhead.
- Address
- 701 Vallanes (Route 917 trailhead)
What makes it special
Landsendi is a start point, not a sight in itself. Nothing is built here: one information board, numbered 27, marks where the route begins, and the rest is the walking it opens. There is no toilet, no drinking water and no shelter anywhere near it. Almost nobody comes this way. Plan to be self-sufficient and to meet no one on the route.
Good to know
- Deep ford: in June 2026 a deep ford blocked the route. Check the river crossing before you set out.
- No facilities: no toilets and no drinking water are mapped anywhere near the trailhead. Carry water.
- No one around: almost nobody walks here. Do not count on meeting anyone if something goes wrong.
Getting there
There is no public transport to Landsendi; access is by car. Within 5 km of the trailhead only one car park is mapped, about 3.2 km away, on unsurfaced ground. The trailhead itself is identified by the information board numbered 27, which stands right at the spot.
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Landsendi Trailhead on the map
The route crosses a river without a bridge, and in June 2026 the ford was deep enough to block the way. Levels rise with rain and meltwater, and a crossing that looks fine from the bank can be too strong to stand in. If in doubt, turn back.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the route be walked all the way?
Not always. In June 2026 a deep ford blocked the way. The river crossing has no bridge, so check it before you commit to the walk.Where do you park?
One car park is mapped within 5 km of the trailhead, about 3.2 km away. It is free and the surface is bare ground.Is there a bus to Landsendi?
No. No bus stop is mapped within 5 km of the trailhead. Access is by car.Are there toilets or drinking water?
No. Neither toilets nor drinking water are mapped anywhere near the trailhead. Bring everything you need with you.How do you know you are at the trailhead?
An information board reading "#27 Landsendi" stands at the start of the route.