Hike · South Iceland

Sjónarnípa

Skaftafell National Park, on the Sjónarnípa route
Photo: Eysteinn Guðni Guðnason · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quick facts

  • Sjónarnípa is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 48 min by car.
  • The Sjónarnípa route is 6.2 km long and takes about 2 h 15 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Sjónarnípa is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Sjónarnípa is a hike in South Iceland.
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The facts

Sjónarnípa: The facts
Distance6.2 km
Ascent268 m
Walking time2 h 15 min
DifficultyModerate
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík328 km by road, about 4 h 48 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0163° N, 16.9672° 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 Sjónarnípa?

Sjónarnípa is a hike in South Iceland.

Where is Sjónarnípa?

Sjónarnípa is at 64.0163° N, 16.9672° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Kristínartindar, a hike about 0 m away in a straight line.

How far is Sjónarnípa from Reykjavík?

Sjónarnípa is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 48 min by car.

How do I get to Sjónarnípa?

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

How long does the Sjónarnípa hike take?

The Sjónarnípa route is 6.2 km long and takes about 2 h 15 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 268 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Does it cost anything to visit Sjónarnípa?

We have not verified a fee for Sjónarnípa. 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

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