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5.3 kmModerateGPS track
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Selsund Iceland

South Coast5.3 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Selsund Iceland

Map

63.9404°N, 19.9446°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
6.6 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Árnes — 18.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
100 km in a straight line
What else is close
76 mapped places within 20 km

Selsund Iceland weather and conditions

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5°Clight drizzle · feels 1°C4 m/sgusts 109 h 52 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:01
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Fuel

  1. 1Árnes19 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hella25 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur25 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin25 km
  2. 2Krónan25 km
  3. 3Krambúð28 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Selsund Iceland hike?
The Selsund Iceland trail is about 5.3 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 Selsund Iceland trailhead?
Selsund Iceland 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 Selsund Iceland safe to hike alone?
Selsund Iceland sits 19 km from Árnes, and 6.6 km from Route 26. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 326 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 Selsund Iceland?
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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