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Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid

South Coast, Iceland17 kmHardGPS track

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Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid

South Coast, Iceland17 kmHardGPS track

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Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6792°N, 19.7423°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 249 (Nauthúsagil - Jökultungur)
Off the main road: 13.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 25.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 119 km in a straight line
What else is close: 318 mapped places within 20 km

Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid weather and conditions

At Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid in South Coast, conditions as of 15 September 2026, 13:45 (Iceland time): 12°C (feels like 9°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 09 m (sunrise 06:40, sunset 19:49). 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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid

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Small groups

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

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid — photo by sigurjons / Wikiloc

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Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid — photo by sigurjons

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How long is the Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid hike?

The Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid trail is about 17 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 Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid trailhead?

Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid 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 Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid safe to hike alone?

Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid sits 25 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 14 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,493 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 Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid?

Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid climbs about 1,493 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.Stigafoss

1 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Nauthúsafoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Gluggafoss

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Gluggafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. As…

#4.Þórðarfoss

9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Hot Spring Shower

17 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

37 km·~44 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsmörk - Slyppugil

9.2 km·~11 min drive

The camp site in Slyppugil in Thorsmörk is located in a quiet are in Thorsmörk. The…

#2.Camping Volcano Huts

10 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Þórsmörk Langidalur

11 km·~14 min drive

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

#4.Brúðkaupflöt

13 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

3.9 km·~5 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

11 km·~13 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F206 Lakavegur

15 km·~17 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

24 km·~29 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

25 km·~30 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

37 km·~44 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

37 km·~45 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

58 km·~69 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

25 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hella

36 km·~43 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar

37 km·~44 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót

43 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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 · sigurjons / 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