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Skyfall

South Coast, Iceland2.5 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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HikeSouth Coast

Skyfall

South Coast, Iceland2.5 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Map of Skyfall

Skyfall is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0175°N, 16.9643°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 998 (Skeiðarársandur)
Off the main road: 4.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 60.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 242 km in a straight line
What else is close: 235 mapped places within 20 km

Skyfall weather and conditions

At Skyfall in South Coast, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 13:15 (Iceland time): 10°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 13:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Skyfall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: weiai Fang / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Photo: weiai Fang / wikiloc.com

Skyfall AFX- African X Trail Run — Skyfall — video poster — Skyfall AFX- African X Trail RunJohannes Nieuwoudt

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Laura Lake District 2013 @SKYFALL finished ';0) — Skyfall — video poster — Laura Lake District 2013 @SKYFALL finished ';0)jairanch39

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📍Iceland,Kerio Crater — Skyfall — video poster — 📍Iceland,Kerio CraterBrad French travel81

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How long is the Skyfall hike?

The Skyfall trail is about 2.5 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 Skyfall trailhead?

Skyfall 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 Skyfall safe to hike alone?

Skyfall sits 61 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 4.5 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 Skyfall?

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.

Nearby

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4Skaftafell Hike route S2+S6+S52 km
5Hrutsfjallstindar Mai 20174 km

Waterfalls

#1.Nafnlausifoss

800 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Þjófafoss

800 m

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Hundafoss

850 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Magnúsarfoss

850 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

30 km·~36 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

59 km·~71 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

88 km·~106 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

89 km·~107 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skaftafell

300 m

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#2.Campsite Reception

600 m

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

6.9 km·~8 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#4.Svinafell

6.9 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

59 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

89 km·~107 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

120 km·~144 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

147 km·~177 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

58 km·~70 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

89 km·~107 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · weiai Fang / 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