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Selgil Husafell

West Iceland, Iceland6.3 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 18 hikers

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Selgil Husafell

West Iceland, Iceland6.3 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 18 hikers

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Selgil Husafell is in West Iceland at 64.6992°N, 20.8686°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 518 (Reykholt-Húsafell)
Off the main road: 23.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykholt — 20.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 80 km in a straight line
What else is close: 120 mapped places within 20 km

Selgil Husafell weather and conditions

At Selgil Husafell in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:00 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 05:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Selgil Husafell

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Selgil Husafell — photo by Guðmundur Hallgrímsson / Wikiloc

Photo: Guðmundur Hallgrímsson / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Selgil Husafell — photo by Guðmundur Hallgrímsson

Photo: Guðmundur Hallgrímsson / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Selgil Husafell hike?

The Selgil Husafell trail is about 6.3 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 Selgil Husafell trailhead?

Selgil Husafell 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 Selgil Husafell safe to hike alone?

Selgil Husafell sits 21 km from Reykholt, and 24 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 189 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 Selgil Husafell?

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.

Nearby

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1Ok Volcano From Husafell Iceland 08 03 184 km
2Hraunfossar and Barnafoss5 km
3Hadegisfell11 km
4Geitland11 km
5Eiríksjökull - AUG.202013 km

Waterfalls

#1.Kálfafoss

4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Langifoss

4.3 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Barnafoss

5 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Hraunfossar

5.3 km·~6 min drive

Unlike any other waterfall in Iceland. Water seeps through a lava field and emerges as…

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

150 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Selgil

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

18 km·~21 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsafell

50 m

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#2.Reyðarfellsskógur

3.6 km·~4 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Fljótstunga

5.6 km·~7 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

26 km·~31 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

11 km·~13 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

53 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

53 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

53 km·~63 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

53 km·~63 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

50 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli

33 km·~39 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Baulan

38 km·~46 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Guðmundur Hallgrímsson / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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