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Kvernufoss And Skogafoss

South Coast, Iceland7.3 kmHardGPS track
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Kvernufoss And Skogafoss

South Coast, Iceland7.3 kmHardGPS track

Map of Kvernufoss And Skogafoss

Kvernufoss And Skogafoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5264°N, 19.4941°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 2420 (Skógar)
Off the main road
0.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vík í Mýrdal — 26.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
138 km in a straight line
What else is close
379 mapped places within 20 km

Kvernufoss And Skogafoss weather and conditions

At Kvernufoss And Skogafoss in South Coast, conditions as of 15 September 2026, 18:30 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 03 m (sunrise 06:42, sunset 19:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 15 September 2026, 18:30 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How long is the Kvernufoss And Skogafoss hike?
The Kvernufoss And Skogafoss trail is about 7.3 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 Kvernufoss And Skogafoss trailhead?
Kvernufoss And Skogafoss 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 Kvernufoss And Skogafoss safe to hike alone?
Kvernufoss And Skogafoss sits 27 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 0.8 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 325 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 Kvernufoss And Skogafoss?
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

Hot Springs

  1. 1Seljavallalaug7 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur27 km
  3. 3Hot Spring Shower29 km
  4. 4Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær40 km
4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

  1. 1Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss< 1 km
  2. 2Strákagil17 km
  3. 3Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)17 km
  4. 4Bjargaflöt17 km
4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan27 km
  2. 2Bónus40 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin56 km
  4. 4Gvendarkjör77 km
4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal27 km
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar40 km
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur44 km
  4. 4Hella56 km
4 gas stations near South Coast

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3 tours near South Coast

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