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63.9519°N, 21.9529°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 42 (Vigdísarvallav.-Seltún)
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 7.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 22 km in a straight line
What else is close- 613 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Kleifarvatn
Grindavík, Krýsuvík & Eruption Site Half Day Tourfrom 14.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Reykjanes Peninsula & The Blue Lagoonfrom 70.800 ISK · 8 h
Reykjanes Geopark and Lava Landscapesfrom 19.300 ISK · 7 h
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKleifarvatn weather and conditions
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Vatnshlidarhorn In Reverse1 km - 2
Kleifarvatn circle1 km - 3
Hrútagjá - Fjallið eina2 km - 4
Gullbringa, Geithöfði og Höfði ásamt ónefndum toppum Vatnshlíðar6 km - 5
Reykjanes - Sogin, Dyngjurnar og Grænavatnseggjar7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður8 km - 2Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður11 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær15 km
Fuel
- 1Einhella10 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Norðurhella10 km · 279.9 kr/L - 3
Suðurhella10 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Kleifarvatn hike?
The Kleifarvatn trail is about 5.1 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 Kleifarvatn trailhead?
Kleifarvatn is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Kleifarvatn safe to hike alone?
Kleifarvatn sits 7.8 km from Hafnarfjörður, and 0.2 km from Route 42. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 127 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 Kleifarvatn?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Stefanía Björk / Wikiloc
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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
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