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64.1580°N, 21.6666°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 431 (Hafravatnsvegur)
Off the main road- 2.1 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Mosfellsbær — 1.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 13 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,116 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skammadalur
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventuresfrom 23.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Midnight Sun - Viking way ATV Adventure with transfer from Reykjavikfrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkammadalur weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels 1°C4 m/sgusts 79 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Reykjavegur BS-Bjarnarvatn-Einbúi-Æsustaðafjall1 km - 2
Álafoss, Mosfellsbær1 km - 3
Alafoss Molfelsbaer1 km - 4
Blikastaðarnes1 km - 5
Úlfarsfell að heiman1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur4 km
Fuel
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Mosfellsbær1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt2 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi2 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Skammadalur hike?
The Skammadalur trail is about 5.8 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 Skammadalur trailhead?
Skammadalur is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Skammadalur safe to hike alone?
Skammadalur sits 1.8 km from Mosfellsbær, and 2.1 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 186 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 Skammadalur?
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
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Hafdís G / 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
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