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Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss

South Coast, Iceland25 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss

South Coast, Iceland25 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6780°N, 19.4829°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F249 (Jökult-Langidalur)
Off the main road: 17.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 37.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 131 km in a straight line
What else is close: 437 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss weather and conditions

At Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 8°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

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Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss — photo by regor_oratam / Wikiloc

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Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss — photo by regor_oratam

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How long is the Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss hike?

The Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss trail is about 25 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 Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss trailhead?

Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals 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 Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss safe to hike alone?

Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss sits 37 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 17 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,032 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 Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss?

Fimmvorthuhals Thorsmork Fimvorduhals Skogafoss climbs about 1,032 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

km column = your drive

1Thorsmörk, around Réttarfell< 1 km
2Básar - Fimmvörðuháls - Skáli - Hvannárgil canyon< 1 km
3Landmannalaugar – Skogafoss< 1 km
4Porsmork< 1 km
5Stangarháls - Slyppugil1 km

Waterfalls

#1.Stakkholtsgjá

2.9 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Slæðufoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Neðstifoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Miðfoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

12 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Seljavallalaug

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Strútslaug

34 km·~41 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

35 km·~42 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Brúðkaupflöt

50 m

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

#2.Bjargaflöt

50 m

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#3.Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)

100 m

The campsite in Básar is all around the cabin. It is possible to camp in flat areas and…

#4.Ármeningaflöt

300 m

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

1.8 km·~2 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#2.F206 Lakavegur

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#3.F207 Lakagígavegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

15 km·~19 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

38 km·~45 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

47 km·~56 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

38 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar

47 km·~56 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

48 km·~57 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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 · regor_oratam / 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