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Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn

Reykjavík Area, Iceland14 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn

Reykjavík Area, Iceland14 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 63.9024°N, 21.7139°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn weather and conditions

At Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

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Lagoons & spa

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Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn — photo by wspmeister / Wikiloc

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Selvogsvegur Hlidarvatn — photo by wspmeister

Photo: wspmeister / wikiloc.com

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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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Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selásfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Selfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

17 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn

17 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

21 km·~25 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.T-bær

7.9 km·~9 min drive

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8.3 km·~10 min drive

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#3.Þorlákshöfn

17 km·~21 min drive

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#4.Tjaldsvæði Þorlákshafnar

17 km·~21 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

17 km·~20 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

21 km·~25 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

21 km·~25 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

21 km·~26 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Þorlákshöfn

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Einhella

20 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurhella

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Suðurhella

21 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · wspmeister / 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