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Selárgil

West Iceland3.0 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Selárgil

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65.1372°N, 21.0947°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 68 (Borðeyri)
Off the main road
1.4 km from Route 68
Nearest town
Laugarbakki — 24 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
117 km in a straight line
What else is close
40 mapped places within 20 km

Selárgil weather and conditions

Last updated

6°Covercast · feels 2°C4 m/sgusts 89 h 38 mdaylight · 08:21 – 17:58
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Staðarskáli< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Laugarbakki23 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Hvammstangi29 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga30 km
  2. 2Krambúð31 km
  3. 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar63 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Selárgil hike?
The Selárgil trail is about 3.0 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 Selárgil trailhead?
Selárgil is in West Iceland. 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 Selárgil safe to hike alone?
Selárgil sits 24 km from Laugarbakki, and 1.4 km from Route 68. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 70 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 Selárgil?
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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