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63.9266°N, 21.0281°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 34 (Óseyri-Selfoss)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 34
Nearest town- Selfoss — 1.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 51 km in a straight line
What else is close- 207 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Selfoss
Hot Spring and Cool Glacier - Langjökull - Snowmobile and Secret Lagoonfrom 56.900 ISK · 10 h
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
4x4 Premium COMBO: Lake Myvatn and Grand Waterfalls inc. Dettifoss, Godafoss, Selfossfrom 45.000 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Jökulsárlón Day Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss, Nature Baths & morefrom 39.900 ISK · 8 h 30 min
German-language day tour to South Iceland - from Reykjavík, Hveragerði & Selfossfrom 24.966 ISK · 10 h
All in one: Mývatn, Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Selfoss, cave and the Nature bathsfrom 39.900 ISK · 9 h
Admission with Tastingfrom 1.990 ISK · 40 min
06A - The Beach Ridefrom 25.950 ISK · 9 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSelfoss weather and conditions
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ingólfsfjall4 km - 2
Ingólfsfjall8 km - 3
Ingólfsfjall- Hveragerdi8 km - 4
Mount sround Hveragerði9 km - 5Hveragerdi lambahnjúkar10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Árborg10 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur10 km
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Selfoss hike?
The Selfoss trail is about 7.3 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 Selfoss trailhead?
Selfoss 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 Selfoss safe to hike alone?
Selfoss sits 1.5 km from Selfoss, and 0.1 km from Route 34. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 103 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 Selfoss?
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 · Gudmundur Gunnar Gudnason / 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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