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64.0155°N, 20.8939°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 35 (Hringv-Laugarv.v.)
Off the main road- 1.7 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Selfoss — 10.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 53 km in a straight line
What else is close- 212 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Snæfokstadir Borg
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
Admission with Tastingfrom 1.990 ISK · 40 min
06A - The Beach Ridefrom 25.950 ISK · 9 h
01A - Countryside Charmfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
04C - Riding and Raftingfrom 41.250 ISK · 12 h
05C - Riding and Relaxationfrom 28.550 ISK · 9 h
05B - Below the Mountainsfrom 33.420 ISK · 9 h
02E - The Elfin Tourfrom 19.950 ISK · 5 h
05A - The Hot Springs Tourfrom 32.700 ISK · 9 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSnæfokstadir Borg weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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Kerid Crater, Iceland3 km - 2
Þrastaskógur, Selfoss4 km - 3
Borg in Grimsnes8 km - 4
Væb pizza walk, Selfoss9 km - 5
Hellisskógur, Selfoss9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur4 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss10 km
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Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Snæfokstadir Borg hike?
The Snæfokstadir Borg trail is about 4.8 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 Snæfokstadir Borg trailhead?
Snæfokstadir Borg 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 Snæfokstadir Borg safe to hike alone?
Snæfokstadir Borg sits 11 km from Selfoss, and 1.7 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 83 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 Snæfokstadir Borg?
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 · Jakub_ / Wikiloc
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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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