Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar
11 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Map of Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar
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64.0114°N, 18.4038°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F207 (Lakagígavegur)
Off the main road- 29.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 31.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 173 km in a straight line
What else is close- 102 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.
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km column = your drive
- 1
F207< 1 km - 2
Skaelingar Sveinstindur5 km - 3
Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 37 km - 4
Skælingar- Hólaskjól7 km - 5
Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 28 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur30 km
- 2Strútslaug30 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra32 km
Fuel
- 1
Kirkjubæjarklaustur30 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Hrauneyjar48 km · 315.8 kr/L - 3Vík í Mýrdal72 km · 308.2 kr/L
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How long is the Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar hike?
The Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar trail is about 11 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 Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar trailhead?
Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar 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 Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar safe to hike alone?
Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar sits 32 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 30 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 364 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 Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar?
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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