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Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf

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Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf

South Coast4.5 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf

Map

63.7978°N, 18.0487°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 203 (Geirlandsvegur að slitlagsenda)
Off the main road
0.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 3.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
194 km in a straight line
What else is close
114 mapped places within 20 km

Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf weather and conditions

Last updated

1°Cclear · feels -2°C2 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:01 – 17:54
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Freysnes60 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal63 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör< 1 km
  2. 2Krónan63 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin115 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf hike?
The Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf 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 Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf trailhead?
Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf 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 Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf safe to hike alone?
Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf sits 3.6 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 0.6 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 33 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 Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjugólf?
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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