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Map of Skogafoss
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63.6216°N, 19.4515°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 11.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 31.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 135 km in a straight line
What else is close- 460 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Skogafoss
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
South Coast Wondersfrom 16.999 ISK · 10 h 30 min
Glaciers & Waterfalls / South Coast and Glacier Hikingfrom 24.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Jökulsárlón Day Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
South Coast Waterfalls & Black Beach Horse Ridingfrom 19.990 ISK · 11 h
South Coastfrom 23.300 ISK · 10 h
South Coast Tour and a Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökullfrom 27.990 ISK · 11 h
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 h
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkogafoss weather and conditions
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0°Csnow · feels -8°C10 m/sgusts 159 h 54 mdaylight · 08:06 – 18:00
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Iceland Laugavegur Fimmvorduhals Thorsmork 22 8 11< 1 km - 2
Day 2 Laugavegur And Fimmvorduhals Trail Baldvinsskali Hut To Langidalur1 km - 3
Iceland Laugavegur Skogar Fimmvorduhals 21 8 111 km - 4
Fimmvörðuháls - Eldstöðvar1 km - 5
Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1
Seljavallalaug10 km
- 2Hot Spring Shower18 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur32 km
Fuel
- 1
Vík í Mýrdal32 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2Hvolsvöllur41 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3
Vestmannaeyjar45 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Skogafoss hike?
The Skogafoss trail is about 13 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 Skogafoss trailhead?
Skogafoss 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 Skogafoss safe to hike alone?
Skogafoss sits 31 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 12 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 3,627 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 Skogafoss?
Skogafoss climbs about 3,627 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.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · narima90 / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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
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