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64.2475°N, 21.0837°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 361 (Vatnsvik)
Off the main road- 2.2 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Hveragerði — 28 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 43 km in a straight line
What else is close- 350 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vatnskot/Skogarkot
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVatnskot/Skogarkot weather and conditions
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3°Cmostly clear · feels 0°C2 m/swind9 h 50 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:05
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Thingvellir National Park2 km - 2
Thingvellir - Glymur2 km - 3
Þingvellir – Öxarárfoss – Laugarvatn2 km - 4Laugarvatn + Öxarárfoss2 km
- 5
Thingvellir Thingvellir National Park3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð17 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus22 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur25 km
Fuel
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Laugarvatn17 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Minni Borg25 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Hveragerði28 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Vatnskot/Skogarkot hike?
The Vatnskot/Skogarkot trail is about 5.9 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 Vatnskot/Skogarkot trailhead?
Vatnskot/Skogarkot is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Vatnskot/Skogarkot safe to hike alone?
Vatnskot/Skogarkot sits 28 km from Hveragerði, and 2.2 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 41 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 Vatnskot/Skogarkot?
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 · Jóhann Ólafur Ólason / 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
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