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South Coast, Iceland22 kmHardGPS track

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Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar

South Coast, Iceland22 kmHardGPS track

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Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8978°N, 18.6913°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F233 (Álftavatnskrókur)
Off the main road: 28.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 33.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 161 km in a straight line
What else is close: 116 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar weather and conditions

At Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), light drizzle, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar

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Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

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Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

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Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

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Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar — photo by kleppur / Wikiloc

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Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar — photo by kleppur

Photo: kleppur / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar hike?

The Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar trail is about 22 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.

How do I get to the Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar trailhead?

Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar safe to hike alone?

Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar sits 34 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 29 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 886 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.

When is the best time to hike Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar?

Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar climbs about 886 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Silfurfoss

4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Ófærufoss

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

#3.Axlafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Bláfjallakvísl

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

13 km·~15 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

21 km·~25 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Brennisteinsalda

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hólaskjól

4.4 km·~5 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#2.Skælingar

12 km·~15 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#3.Strútslaug

13 km·~15 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#4.Strútur

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F235 Langisjór

13 km·~15 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

#2.F229 Jökulheimaleið

17 km·~20 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

17 km·~20 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#4.F233 Álftavatnskrókur

19 km·~22 min drive

Álftavatnskrókur

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

34 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

56 km·~67 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

84 km·~100 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

84 km·~101 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

44 km·~53 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

55 km·~67 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

77 km·~93 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · kleppur / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community