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Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour

South Coast, Iceland4.0 kmEasyGPS track

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Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour

South Coast, Iceland4.0 kmEasyGPS track

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Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7663°N, 19.3741°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 28.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 42.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 132 km in a straight line
What else is close: 310 mapped places within 20 km

Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour weather and conditions

At Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 07:30 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour

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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

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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

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Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour — photo by wapniaki w drodze / Wikiloc

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Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour — photo by wapniaki w drodze

Photo: wapniaki w drodze / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour hike?

The Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour trail is about 4.0 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 Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour trailhead?

Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour 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 Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour safe to hike alone?

Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour sits 42 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 28 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 211 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 Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour?

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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Waterfalls

#1.Stakkholtsgjá

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Ljósafoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Markarfljótsfoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Slæðufoss

20 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

24 km·~29 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Seljavallalaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Emstrur

50 m

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

#2.Þvergil

10 km·~13 min drive

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

#3.Þveraurar

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Hvanngil

11 km·~13 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#2.F223 Eldgjárvegur

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#3.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

12 km·~14 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#4.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

42 km·~51 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

57 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

62 km·~74 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

42 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

48 km·~58 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

51 km·~61 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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 · wapniaki w drodze / 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
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Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour

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Plan your visit to Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour

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Plan your visit

Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour weather and conditions

Cars & campers

Dacia Duster 4x4

VW Caravelle

Key Camper Wild Duo

Tours near Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon Laugavegur Trail Detour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

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