Selfjall og Sandfell
7.2 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 4 hikers
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Map of Selfjall og Sandfell
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64.0706°N, 21.6584°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Fossvellir-Þrengslav.)
Off the main road- 0.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Mosfellsbær — 10.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 16 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,111 mapped places within 20 km
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- 2Víti8 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Breiðholt9 km
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Norðlingaholt6 km · 310.8 kr/L - 2
Kirkjustétt8 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Hraunbær9 km · 308.6 kr/L
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How long is the Selfjall og Sandfell hike?
The Selfjall og Sandfell trail is about 7.2 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 Selfjall og Sandfell trailhead?
Selfjall og Sandfell is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Selfjall og Sandfell safe to hike alone?
Selfjall og Sandfell sits 11 km from Mosfellsbær, and 0.8 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 354 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 Selfjall og Sandfell?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Gyda Bjornsdottir / 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
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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