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Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss

South Coast, Iceland4.5 kmEasyGPS track

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Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss

South Coast, Iceland4.5 kmEasyGPS track

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Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9642°N, 18.6166°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

At Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:45 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

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

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

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

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss — photo by tbk / Wikiloc

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Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss — photo by tbk

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack2 km
2Afangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 9/9 pm3 km
3Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 35 km
4Skælingar- Hólaskjól5 km
5Alftavotn To Strutur Day 48 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

50 m

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

#2.Silfurfoss

6.4 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Axlafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Fagrifoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

19 km·~23 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

22 km·~26 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#4.Brennisteinsalda

22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skælingar

4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Hólaskjól

6.2 km·~7 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#3.Strútslaug

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Landmannalaugar

22 km·~26 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F235 Langisjór

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

#2.F229 Jökulheimaleið

10 km·~12 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

14 km·~16 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#4.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

22 km·~26 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

64 km·~76 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

85 km·~102 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

88 km·~106 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

42 km·~50 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

64 km·~76 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

80 km·~96 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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 · tbk / 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