Hike · The Highlands

Skálli

Map showing where Skálli is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

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Quick facts

  • Skálli is 183 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 58 min by car.
  • The Skálli route is 11 km long and takes about 3 h 50 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Skálli is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Skálli is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Skálli: The facts
Distance11 km
Ascent558 m
Walking time3 h 50 min
DifficultyModerate
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík183 km by road, about 2 h 58 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates63.9906° N, 19.0608° 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 Skálli?

Skálli is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.

Where is Skálli?

Skálli is at 63.9906° N, 19.0608° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Grænagil, a hike about 0 m away in a straight line.

How far is Skálli from Reykjavík?

Skálli is 183 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 58 min by car.

How do I get to Skálli?

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

How long does the Skálli hike take?

The Skálli route is 11 km long and takes about 3 h 50 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 558 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Does it cost anything to visit Skálli?

We have not verified a fee for Skálli. 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

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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.

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