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Short walk to the glacier

South Coast, Iceland4.0 kmEasyGPS track

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HikeSouth Coast

Short walk to the glacier

South Coast, Iceland4.0 kmEasyGPS track

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Short walk to the glacier is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.6801°N, 19.6336°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F249 (Jökult-Langidalur)
Off the main road: 15.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 30.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 124 km in a straight line
What else is close: 467 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Short walk to the glacier weather and conditions

At Short walk to the glacier in South Coast, conditions as of 14 September 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 8°C, overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 09 m (sunrise 06:39, sunset 19:49). 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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Short walk to the glacier — photo by mcigler / Wikiloc

Photo: mcigler / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Short walk to the glacier — photo by mcigler

Photo: mcigler / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Short walk to the glacier hike?

The Short walk to the glacier trail is about 4.0 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 Short walk to the glacier trailhead?

Short walk to the glacier 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 Short walk to the glacier safe to hike alone?

Short walk to the glacier sits 31 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 15 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 134 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 Short walk to the glacier?

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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Hot Springs

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Campsites

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F-Roads

#1.F207 Lakagígavegur

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Gas stations

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N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · mcigler / 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