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Flateyri Seljanef And Back

8.9 kmModerateGPS track
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Flateyri Seljanef And Back

Westfjords8.9 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Flateyri Seljanef And Back

Map

66.0555°N, 23.5182°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 64 (Flateyrarvegur)
Off the main road
0.5 km from Route 64
Nearest town
Flateyri — 0.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
225 km in a straight line
What else is close
88 mapped places within 20 km

Flateyri Seljanef And Back weather and conditions

Last updated

6°Cmostly clear · feels -2°C12 m/sgusts 189 h 31 mdaylight · 08:34 – 18:05
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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  1. 1Flateyri< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
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  3. 3Bolungarvík16 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus16 km
  2. 2SAM16 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin17 km
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Tours

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Frequently
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How long is the Flateyri Seljanef And Back hike?
The Flateyri Seljanef And Back trail is about 8.9 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?
Flateyri Seljanef And Back sits 0.6 km from Flateyri, and 0.5 km from Route 64. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 595 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 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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