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Skaelingar Sveinstindur

South Coast, Iceland11 kmModerateGPS track

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HikeSouth Coast

Skaelingar Sveinstindur

South Coast, Iceland11 kmModerateGPS track

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Skaelingar Sveinstindur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0167°N, 18.4986°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 33.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 34.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 168 km in a straight line
What else is close: 95 mapped places within 20 km

Skaelingar Sveinstindur weather and conditions

At Skaelingar Sveinstindur in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), light drizzle, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:35). 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

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 Skaelingar Sveinstindur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Skaelingar Sveinstindur — photo by kleppur / Wikiloc

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Skaelingar Sveinstindur — photo by kleppur

Photo: kleppur / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Skaelingar Sveinstindur hike?

The Skaelingar Sveinstindur trail is about 11 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 Skaelingar Sveinstindur trailhead?

Skaelingar Sveinstindur 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 Skaelingar Sveinstindur safe to hike alone?

Skaelingar Sveinstindur sits 35 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 33 km from Route 26. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 525 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 Skaelingar Sveinstindur?

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

km column = your drive

1Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 34 km
2Skælingar- Hólaskjól4 km
3Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar5 km
4F2075 km
5Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss8 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…

#2.Silfurfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fagrifoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

#4.Axlafoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

27 km·~32 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

27 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Brennisteinsalda

28 km·~33 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

28 km·~33 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skælingar

4.2 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Hólaskjól

13 km·~16 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#3.Blágil

21 km·~25 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#4.Strútslaug

27 km·~32 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F235 Langisjór

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

#2.F229 Jökulheimaleið

10 km·~13 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

17 km·~21 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

71 km·~85 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

90 km·~107 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

95 km·~114 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

33 km·~40 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

43 km·~52 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

71 km·~85 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes

78 km·~94 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · kleppur / 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