Skaftafel glacier walking
15 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
Road loading…
Weather loading…
Map of Skaftafel glacier walking
Map
63.9716°N, 16.7942°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 2.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 66.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 251 km in a straight line
What else is close- 238 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skaftafel glacier walking
Skaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventurefrom 25.419 ISK · 6 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell ATV two hour sightseeingfrom 25.283 ISK · 2 h
Skaftafell ATV one hour sightseeingfrom 19.633 ISK · 1 h
Full Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hikefrom 49.900 ISK · 7 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Laki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Skaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkaftafel glacier walking weather and conditions
Last updated
5°Covercast · feels 1°C4 m/sgusts 89 h 52 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:49
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
Fuel
Seats
Drive
SleepsPhotos & videos
No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Skaftafel glacier walking, no lookalikes. Search YouTube
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Glacier hike and ice climbing1 km - 2
Glacier hike1 km - 3
Virkisjokull2 km - 4
Glaciar2 km - 5
Skaftafell National Parc3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
All hot springs →
Fuel
- 1Freysnes5 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Fagurhólsmýri12 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Kirkjubæjarklaustur64 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Skaftafel glacier walking hike?
The Skaftafel glacier walking trail is about 15 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 Skaftafel glacier walking trailhead?
Skaftafel glacier walking 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 Skaftafel glacier walking safe to hike alone?
Skaftafel glacier walking sits 66 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 2.9 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 22 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 Skaftafel glacier walking?
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.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · ShevtsovAndrey / 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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10