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Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss

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Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss

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Map of Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss

Map

63.9642°N, 18.6166°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
32.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 34.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
163 km in a straight line
What else is close
122 mapped places within 20 km

Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss weather and conditions

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2°Cpartly cloudy · feels -1°C2 m/sgusts 69 h 52 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:56
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur34 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hrauneyjar42 km · 315.8 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal64 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör34 km
  2. 2Krónan64 km
  3. 3Krambúð85 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss hike?
The Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss trail is about 4.5 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 Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss trailhead?
Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss 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 Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss safe to hike alone?
Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss sits 35 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 33 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 107 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 Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss?
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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