Hike · South Iceland
Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall
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 30 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is Hveragerði.
- Selflatir - Úlfljótsvatnsfjall is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 2.5 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 30 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 55 km by road, about 1 h 15 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0814° N, 21.0853° 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 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 30 min to walk. It is rated easy. 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 43 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 Árbær & Pool (65 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (68 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 65 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 68 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 69 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 72 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 74 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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.
