Hike · The Highlands
Skælingar - Hólaskjól
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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 5 h 15 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 |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 476 m |
| Walking time | 5 h 15 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.
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 5 h 15 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 476 m. 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
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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