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Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður

East Iceland13 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður

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66.3594°N, 14.7603°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 869 (Lnesv.: Hlíð - Skálar)
Off the main road
28.5 km from Route 85
Nearest town
Þórshöfn — 31.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
415 km in a straight line
What else is close
17 mapped places within 20 km

Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður weather and conditions

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6°Cpartly cloudy · feels 3°C4 m/swind9 h 29 mdaylight · 08:00 – 17:29
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Þórshöfn31 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Bakkafjörður36 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Raufarhöfn54 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin31 km
  2. 2Kauptún67 km
  3. 3Verslunin Skerjakolla76 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður hike?
The Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður trail is about 13 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 Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður trailhead?
Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður is in East Iceland. 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 Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður safe to hike alone?
Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður sits 31 km from Þórshöfn, and 29 km from Route 85. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 193 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 Skoruvík-Skálar, Skálakirkjugarður?
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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