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64.3912°N, 20.5609°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 14.2 km from Route 37
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 14.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 72 km in a straight line
What else is close- 166 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skriðutindar
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkriðutindar weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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Hognhofdi 09 10 20105 km - 2
Brúarárskörð og Högnhöfði8 km - 3
Skriða12 km - 4
Bláskógabyggð Miðhúsaskógur - Brúarfoss13 km - 5
Geology fun14 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð13 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð14 km
- 3
Konungshver15 km
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Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How long is the Skriðutindar hike?
The Skriðutindar trail is about 11 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 Skriðutindar trailhead?
Skriðutindar is in West 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 Skriðutindar safe to hike alone?
Skriðutindar sits 15 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 14 km from Route 37. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 592 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 Skriðutindar?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · isleifur76 / Wikiloc
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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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