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63.7468°N, 18.1605°W · South Coast
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Getting there- Road 1 (Skaftártunguv.-Kirkjubkl.)
Off the main road- 0 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 5.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 190 km in a straight line
What else is close- 111 mapped places within 20 km
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- 1
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon3 km - 2
Canon3 km - 3
Fjaðrárgljúfur – Kirkjubæjarklaustur3 km - 4
Systrafoss – Kirkjubæjarklaustur3 km - 5
View to the Fjaðrárgljúfur4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur7 km
- 2Strútslaug41 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra51 km
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Kirkjubæjarklaustur8 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Vík í Mýrdal55 km · 308.2 kr/L
- 3Freysnes68 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Frequently
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How long is the Eldhraun Lava - Fjadrargljufur hike?
The Eldhraun Lava - Fjadrargljufur trail is about 11 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 Eldhraun Lava - Fjadrargljufur trailhead?
Eldhraun Lava - Fjadrargljufur 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 Eldhraun Lava - Fjadrargljufur safe to hike alone?
Eldhraun Lava - Fjadrargljufur sits 5.1 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 0 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 206 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 Eldhraun Lava - Fjadrargljufur?
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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OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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