Hike · South Iceland

Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel

Hundafoss, on the Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel route
Photo: Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden · CC BY 2.0

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Quick facts

  • Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 48 min by car.
  • The Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel route is 4.9 km long and takes about 1 h 45 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
  • Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel is a hike in South Iceland.
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The facts

Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel: The facts
Distance4.9 km
Ascent187 m
Walking time1 h 45 min
DifficultyEasy
Nearest townKirkjubæjarklaustur
From Reykjavík328 km by road, about 4 h 48 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0163° N, 16.9672° W

Getting there

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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 Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel?

Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel is a hike in South Iceland.

Where is Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel?

Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel 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 Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel from Reykjavík?

Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel is 328 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 48 min by car.

How do I get to Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel?

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

How long does the Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel hike take?

The Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel route is 4.9 km long and takes about 1 h 45 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 187 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Does it cost anything to visit Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel?

We have not verified a fee for Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel. 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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Sources

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