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64.1244°N, 21.3134°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 435 (Nesjavallaleið)
Off the main road- 9.4 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Hveragerðisbær — 14.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 31 km in a straight line
What else is close- 505 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Sköflungur
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
Hot Springs Pass - Classic Admissionfrom 8.900 ISK · 2 h
Hot Springs & Bathhouse Pass - Signature Admissionfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Reykjadalur Hot River Hike - Half Day Tourfrom 19.990 ISK · 4 h
Hot Spring Valley Horse Riding Tour – Reykjadalurfrom 16.200 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Volcano Valley ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 2.5 Hoursfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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 regionSköflungur weather and conditions
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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
Skeggi1 km - 2
Hengill2 km - 3
Reykjavegur Trail Part 1 From Nesjavellir Power Station To Road Nr 13 km - 4
Nesjavellir Viewing Point4 km - 5
Sandfell, Lómatjörn, Bæjarfjall frá Þingvallavatn7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus8 km
- 2
Reykjadalur Thermal River12 km - 3Hverahild13 km
Fuel
- 1
Hveragerði15 km · 306.9 kr/L - 2
Mosfellsbær19 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Bjarkarholt19 km · 310.9 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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questions
How long is the Sköflungur hike?
The Sköflungur trail is about 6.3 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 Sköflungur trailhead?
Sköflungur 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 Sköflungur safe to hike alone?
Sköflungur sits 15 km from Hveragerðisbær, and 9.4 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 216 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 Sköflungur?
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 · Stefán Guðleifsson / 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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