Hike · The Highlands
Skælingar - Hólaskjól
Quick facts
- Skælingar - Hólaskjól is 231 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 1 min by car.
- The Skælingar - Hólaskjól route is 17 km long and takes about 3 h 20 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Skælingar - Hólaskjól is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Skælingar - Hólaskjól is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Distance | 17 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 3 h 20 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
| From Reykjavík | 231 km by road, about 5 h 1 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.9806° N, 18.5218° 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 Skælingar - Hólaskjól?
Skælingar - Hólaskjól is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Skælingar - Hólaskjól?
Skælingar - Hólaskjól is at 63.9806° N, 18.5218° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Eldgjá, a volcano about 4.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skælingar - Hólaskjól from Reykjavík?
Skælingar - Hólaskjól is 231 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 1 min by car.
How do I get to Skælingar - Hólaskjól?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skælingar - Hólaskjól, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
How long does the Skælingar - Hólaskjól hike take?
The Skælingar - Hólaskjól route is 17 km long and takes about 3 h 20 min to walk. It is rated moderate. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Skælingar - Hólaskjól?
We have not verified a fee for Skælingar - Hólaskjól. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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