Hike · The Highlands
Sigöldugljúfur
Before you go
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.
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Quick facts
- Sigöldugljúfur is 173 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 35 min by car.
- The Sigöldugljúfur route is 1.1 km long and takes about 20 min to walk.
- Sigöldugljúfur is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Distance | 1.1 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 14 m |
| Walking time | 20 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| From Reykjavík | 173 km by road, about 2 h 35 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.1557° N, 19.1382° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Sigöldugljúfur?
Sigöldugljúfur is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Sigöldugljúfur?
Sigöldugljúfur is at 64.1557° N, 19.1382° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Sigöldufoss, a waterfall about 1.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sigöldugljúfur from Reykjavík?
Sigöldugljúfur is 173 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 35 min by car.
How do I get to Sigöldugljúfur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sigöldugljúfur, not to a search for its name.
How long does the Sigöldugljúfur hike take?
The Sigöldugljúfur route is 1.1 km long and takes about 20 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 14 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Sigöldugljúfur?
We have not verified a fee for Sigöldugljúfur. 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 Sigöldugljúfur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 104 minutes' drive from Sigöldugljúfur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (104 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool104 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool104 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All 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)
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