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63.9024°N, 21.7139°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 12.9 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 18 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 29 km in a straight line
What else is close- 202 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Evening Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
Standard Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
The Lava Falls Adventure tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 3 h
Black & Blue - Lava Tunnel + Silfra Snorkelingfrom 23.990 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tunnel Tour (Back to Back)from 8.475 ISK · 3 h
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 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 regionSelvogsvegur Hlidarvatn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Inside the Volcano Iceland9 km - 2
Grindarskörð10 km - 3
Thrihnukar 8 Sepember 200911 km - 4
Hafnarfjordur11 km - 5Eldborg, Stóra Kóngsfell and Drottning11 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1
Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður17 km - 2Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn17 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus20 km
Fuel
- 1Þorlákshöfn17 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Einhella20 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3
Norðurhella21 km · 279.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
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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questions
How long is the Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn hike?
The Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn trail is about 14 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 Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn trailhead?
Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn 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 Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn safe to hike alone?
Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn sits 18 km from Hafnarfjörður, and 13 km from Route 42. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 249 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 Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn?
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 · wspmeister / Wikiloc
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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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