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63.9047°N, 22.0401°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 42 (Vigdísarvallav.-Seltún)
Off the main road- 0 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 13.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 27 km in a straight line
What else is close- 394 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skátalaug Hot Spring
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 h
Lava Beach 2-hour ATV tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Midnight Sun Quad / Buggy tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 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 regionSkátalaug Hot Spring weather and conditions
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Gullbringa, Geithöfði og Höfði ásamt ónefndum toppum Vatnshlíðar2 km - 2
Grænavatnseggjar og Sog með útsýni á eldgos3 km - 3
s03e024 km - 4
Reykjanes - Sogin, Dyngjurnar og Grænavatnseggjar5 km - 5
Driffell5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður1 km - 2Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður17 km
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Geothermal hot spring near Vogar19 km
Fuel
- 1Einhella15 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Norðurhella16 km · 279.9 kr/L - 3
Suðurhella16 km · 308.7 kr/L
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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 Skátalaug Hot Spring hike?
The Skátalaug Hot Spring trail is about 1.2 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 Skátalaug Hot Spring trailhead?
Skátalaug Hot Spring 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 Skátalaug Hot Spring safe to hike alone?
Skátalaug Hot Spring sits 14 km from Hafnarfjörður, and 0 km from Route 42. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 26 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 Skátalaug Hot Spring?
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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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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