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Systrafoss – Systravatn

1.1 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Systrafoss – Systravatn

South Coast1.1 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

Map of Systrafoss – Systravatn

Map

63.7861°N, 18.0597°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
0.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 2.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
194 km in a straight line
What else is close
113 mapped places within 20 km

Systrafoss – Systravatn weather and conditions

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0°Cclear · feels -3°C2 m/sgusts 59 h 53 mdaylight · 08:01 – 17:54
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Freysnes61 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal62 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör< 1 km
  2. 2Krónan62 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin115 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Systrafoss – Systravatn hike?
The Systrafoss – Systravatn trail is about 1.1 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 Systrafoss – Systravatn trailhead?
Systrafoss – Systravatn 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 Systrafoss – Systravatn safe to hike alone?
Systrafoss – Systravatn sits 2.2 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 0.5 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 87 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 Systrafoss – Systravatn?
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.

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