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Flateyri Seljanef And Back

Westfjords, Iceland39 kmGPS track
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Flateyri Seljanef And Back

Westfjords, Iceland39 kmGPS track

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
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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Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Flateyri Seljanef And Back

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Bunárfoss
14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Valagil
21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Valagil
#3.Bulafoss
29 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Möngufoss
38 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær
400 m

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður
15 km·~18 min drive

Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður
16 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

#4.Pollurinn
38 km·~46 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Flateyri
500 m

Flateyri is North-west of Onundarfjordur. The village is now a part of the Isafjordur…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Flateyrar
550 m

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Suðureyri
8.4 km·~10 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Korpudalur
11 km·~14 min drive

The camp site Korpudalur is in the fjord Önundarfjörður, close to Ísafjörður.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM
16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
18 km·~22 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flateyri
500 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður
16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 306.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík
16 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri
20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Westfjords

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How long is the Flateyri Seljanef And Back hike?
The Flateyri Seljanef And Back trail is about 39 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 Flateyri Seljanef And Back trailhead?
Flateyri Seljanef And Back is in Westfjords. 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 Flateyri Seljanef And Back safe to hike alone?
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 Flateyri Seljanef And Back?
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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