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Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail

5.8 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail

South Coast5.8 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

Map of Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail

Map

63.6844°N, 19.5120°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F249 (Jökult-Langidalur)
Off the main road
17.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 36.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
129 km in a straight line
What else is close
455 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail weather and conditions

Last updated

4°Covercast · feels 0°C4 m/sgusts 109 h 54 mdaylight · 08:07 – 18:00
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur36 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vík í Mýrdal39 km · 309.9 kr/L
  3. 3Vestmannaeyjar46 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan36 km
  2. 2Bónus46 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin47 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail hike?
The Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail trail is about 5.8 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 Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail trailhead?
Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail 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 Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail safe to hike alone?
Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail sits 36 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 17 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 237 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 Langidalur hut - Slyppugil trail?
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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