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Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja

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Map of Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja

Map

63.8534°N, 21.3647°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 38 (Eyrarbakkavegur – Þorl.höfn)
Off the main road
1.7 km from Route 38
Nearest town
Þorlákshöfn — 0.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
43 km in a straight line
What else is close
94 mapped places within 20 km

Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja weather and conditions

Last updated

8°Covercast · feels 1°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 53 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:07
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Þorlákshöfn< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Eyrarbakki11 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Stokkseyri15 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan< 1 km
  2. 2Bónus18 km
  3. 3Nettó19 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja hike?
The Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja trail is about 20 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 Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja trailhead?
Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja 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 Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja safe to hike alone?
Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja sits 0.4 km from Þorlákshöfn, and 1.7 km from Route 38. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 81 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 Þorlákshöfn - Strandarkirkja?
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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