Hike · South Iceland

Glacier trail

Jökulslóð

Map showing where Glacier trail is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

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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 1 h 10 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Glacier trail is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Glacier trail is a hike in South Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Glacier trail: The facts
Distance4 km
Ascent52 m
Walking time1 h 10 min
DifficultyEasy
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík327 km by road, about 4 h 46 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0166° N, 16.9657° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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.

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 1 h 10 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 52 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.

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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.

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