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Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk)

South Coast, Iceland2.6 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 29 hikers

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HikeSouth Coast

Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk)

South Coast, Iceland2.6 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 29 hikers

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Getting there: Road 249 (Seljalandsfoss)
Off the main road: 0.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 19.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 112 km in a straight line
What else is close: 133 mapped places within 20 km

Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) weather and conditions

At Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) in South Coast, conditions as of 15 September 2026, 23:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 09 m (sunrise 06:41, sunset 19:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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.

Tours near Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk)

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Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

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Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

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Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

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Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) — photo by HikerWolf / Wikiloc

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How long is the Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) hike?

The Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) trail is about 2.6 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 Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) trailhead?

Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) 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 Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) safe to hike alone?

Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk) sits 19 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 0.8 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 82 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 Hvolsvöllur (Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk)?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Seljalandsfoss

100 m

A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…

#2.Gljúfrabúi

550 m

The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…

#3.Drífandi

1.8 km·~2 min drive

70-meter drop. South Coast waterfall waiting to be discovered. The classics are great,…

#4.Nauthúsafoss

8.7 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

20 km·~24 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær

25 km·~30 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#4.Hot Spring Shower

31 km·~37 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hamragarðar

550 m

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…

#2.Fljótshlíð

12 km·~14 min drive

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

#3.Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð

12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site at Hellishólar is a great camp site located in Fljótshlíð, south Iceland.…

#4.Tjaldstæðið Langbrók

13 km·~16 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#2.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

24 km·~29 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#3.F206 Lakavegur

25 km·~30 min drive

Road to Laki craters

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

19 km·~23 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

24 km·~29 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

32 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

60 km·~71 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

31 km·~37 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót

39 km·~46 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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 · HikerWolf / 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