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Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork

South Coast, Iceland22 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 27 hikers
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Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork

South Coast, Iceland22 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 27 hikers

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Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5299°N, 19.5130°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there
Road 2420 (Skógar)
Off the main road
1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vík í Mýrdal — 27.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
137 km in a straight line
What else is close
378 mapped places within 20 km

Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork weather and conditions

At Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:00 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 37 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 05:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How long is the Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork hike?
The Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork 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 Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork trailhead?
Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork 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 Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork safe to hike alone?
Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork sits 28 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,347 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 Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork?
Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork climbs about 1,347 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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Campsites

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Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
28 km·~34 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
39 km·~47 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
78 km·~93 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal
28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar
39 km·~47 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

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N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

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4 gas stations near South Coast

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