Hike · South Iceland
Glacier trail
Jökulslóð
Quick facts
- Glacier trail is 327 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 46 min by car.
- The Glacier trail route is 4 km long and takes about 55 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Glacier trail is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Glacier trail is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 4 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 80 m |
| Walking time | 55 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
| From Reykjavík | 327 km by road, about 4 h 46 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0166° N, 16.9657° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Glacier trail?
Glacier trail is a hike in South Iceland.
Where is Glacier trail?
Glacier trail is at 64.0166° N, 16.9657° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Kristínartindar, a hike about 82 m away in a straight line.
How far is Glacier trail from Reykjavík?
Glacier trail is 327 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 46 min by car.
How do I get to Glacier trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Glacier trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
How long does the Glacier trail hike take?
The Glacier trail route is 4 km long and takes about 55 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 80 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Glacier trail?
We have not verified a fee for Glacier trail. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
