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Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa

South Coast, Iceland8.1 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 116 hikers

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Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa

South Coast, Iceland8.1 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 116 hikers

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Getting there: Road 998 (Skeiðarársandur)
Off the main road: 4.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 60.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 242 km in a straight line
What else is close: 235 mapped places within 20 km

Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa weather and conditions

At Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:45 (Iceland time): 4°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

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Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa — photo by Dinamo1 / Wikiloc

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How long is the Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa hike?

The Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa trail is about 8.1 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 Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa trailhead?

Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa 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 Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa safe to hike alone?

Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa sits 60 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 4.5 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 286 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 Skaftafell S6 trail to Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa?

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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Waterfalls

#1.Nafnlausifoss

650 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Þjófafoss

750 m

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Hundafoss

850 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Magnúsarfoss

950 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·~70 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

89 km·~107 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

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Campsites

#1.Skaftafell

200 m

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

#2.Campsite Reception

350 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

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Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

58 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

148 km·~177 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

4.4 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·~69 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

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3 hours

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Dinamo1 / 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