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Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss

14 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 4 hikers
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Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss

South Coast14 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 4 hikers

Map of Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss

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63.6108°N, 19.4410°W · South Coast

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Off the main road
10.6 km from Route 1
Distance from Reykjavík
136 km in a straight line
What else is close
449 mapped places within 20 km

Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss weather and conditions

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0°Cheavy snow · feels -7°C8 m/sgusts 159 h 54 mdaylight · 08:06 – 18:00
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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How long is the Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss hike?
The Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss trail is about 14 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 Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss trailhead?
Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss 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 Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss safe to hike alone?
Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss sits 30 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 11 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 122 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 Laumavegur – Fimmvörduháls – Skógafoss?
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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