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Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3

South Coast, Iceland19 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers

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Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3

South Coast, Iceland19 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 3 hikers

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Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9807°N, 18.5220°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

At Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. 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 To Alftavotn Day 3

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 To Alftavotn Day 3 — photo by Mx hiker / Wikiloc

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Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 3 — photo by Mx hiker

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Skælingar- Hólaskjól< 1 km
2Skaelingar Sveinstindur4 km
3Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss5 km
4Roundtrip To Skafta River Lakagigar7 km
5Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack7 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ófærufoss

5 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Silfurfoss

9.3 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fagrifoss

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Axlafoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Strútslaug

24 km·~28 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Landmannalaugar Hot River

26 km·~32 min drive

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

#4.Brennisteinsalda

26 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skælingar

50 m

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

#2.Hólaskjól

9 km·~11 min drive

The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands

#3.Blágil

23 km·~28 min drive

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

#4.Strútslaug

24 km·~28 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F235 Langisjór

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake

#2.F229 Jökulheimaleið

12 km·~14 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

#3.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

17 km·~20 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

31 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

67 km·~80 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

89 km·~107 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

93 km·~112 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

31 km·~38 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

44 km·~53 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

67 km·~80 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes

79 km·~95 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 · Mx hiker / 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