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63.5424°N, 19.4994°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 2.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 27.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 137 km in a straight line
What else is close- 384 mapped places within 20 km
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- 3Part 1/4 FIMMVÖRÐUHÁLS (Skógar-Þórsmörk ) + reverted LAUGAVEGUR (Þórsmörk -Landmannalaugar): Skógar to Þórsmörk1 km
- 4Fimmvörðuháls with a phone battery that died midway1 km
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Slkogafoss1 km
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Vík í Mýrdal28 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2
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Frequently
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How long is the Skógafoss Waterfall hike?
The Skógafoss Waterfall trail is about 2.2 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 Skógafoss Waterfall trailhead?
Skógafoss Waterfall 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 Skógafoss Waterfall safe to hike alone?
Skógafoss Waterfall sits 28 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 2.5 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Skógafoss Waterfall?
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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