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Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3

19 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers
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Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3

South Coast19 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers

Map of Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3

Map

63.9807°N, 18.5220°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
31.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 32.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
167 km in a straight line
What else is close
98 mapped places within 20 km

Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 weather and conditions

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-2°Cclear · feels -9°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 58 mdaylight · 08:01 – 17:59
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur31 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Hrauneyjar44 km · 315.8 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal67 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör31 km
  2. 2Krónan67 km
  3. 3Krambúð89 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 hike?
The Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 trail is about 19 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 To Alftavotn Day 3 trailhead?
Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 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 To Alftavotn Day 3 safe to hike alone?
Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 sits 33 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 31 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 756 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 To Alftavotn Day 3?
Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 climbs about 756 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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