Hike · South Iceland

Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall

Map showing where Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is in Iceland
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Quick facts

  • Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is 55 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 15 min by car.
  • The Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall route is 2.5 km long and takes about 45 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is Hveragerði.
  • Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is a hike in South Iceland.
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The facts

Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall: The facts
Distance2.5 km
Ascent82 m
Walking time45 min
DifficultyEasy
Nearest townHveragerði
From Reykjavík55 km by road, about 1 h 15 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0814° N, 21.0853° W

Getting there

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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 Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall?

Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is a hike in South Iceland.

Where is Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall?

Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is at 64.0814° N, 21.0853° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Úlfljótsvatn, a lake about 5.1 km away in a straight line.

How far is Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall from Reykjavík?

Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is 55 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 15 min by car.

How do I get to Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.

How long does the Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall hike take?

The Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall route is 2.5 km long and takes about 45 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 82 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Does it cost anything to visit Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall?

We have not verified a fee for Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall. 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.

Where can you swim near Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 22 minutes' drive from Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Hella & Pool (51 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (52 min).

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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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