Hike · North Iceland

Selfoss trail

Selfoss – gönguleið

Leads to: Selfoss

Selfoss, on the Selfoss trail route
Photo: Andreas Tille · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quick facts

  • Selfoss trail is 515 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 35 min by car.
  • The Selfoss trail route is 2.9 km there and back (1.4 km one way) and takes about 45 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Selfoss trail is Mývatn.
  • Selfoss trail is a hike in North Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Selfoss trail: The facts
Distance1.4 km one way
Ascent18 m
Walking time45 min there and back
DifficultyEasy
Nearest townMývatn
From Reykjavík515 km by road, about 7 h 35 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.8191° N, 16.3791° 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 Selfoss trail?

Selfoss trail is a hike in North Iceland.

Where is Selfoss trail?

Selfoss trail is at 65.8191° N, 16.3791° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Dettifoss, a waterfall about 521 m away in a straight line.

How far is Selfoss trail from Reykjavík?

Selfoss trail is 515 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 35 min by car.

How do I get to Selfoss trail?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Selfoss trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.

How long does the Selfoss trail hike take?

The Selfoss trail route is 2.9 km there and back (1.4 km one way) and takes about 45 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 18 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Where does the Selfoss trail route lead?

The Selfoss trail route leads to Selfoss.

Does it cost anything to visit Selfoss trail?

We have not verified a fee for Selfoss 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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Sources

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