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The Best Hiking Trails in Skaftafell, East (Iceland)

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Photo of Skaftafell Sel - Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa Photo of Islandia: Skaftafell Sjónarnípa-Svartifoss-Sel Photo of Skaftafell. Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel
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  • Skaftafell Sel - Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa

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    Au bout de la route
    Distance
    5.75mi
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    1125f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkaftafell Sel - Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa Photo ofSkaftafell Sel - Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa Photo ofSkaftafell Sel - Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa

    A 3-4 hours easy loop leads to the turf-farm Sel, the Sjónarsker view point, Svartifoss and then the Sjónarnípa view point. It is possible to use alternative paths and adapt the trail with the weather.

    Bonita ruta, bello paisaje mis felicitaciones.
    Mr Hunter

  • Islandia: Skaftafell Sjónarnípa-Svartifoss-Sel

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    bigmombee
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    1050f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofIslandia: Skaftafell Sjónarnípa-Svartifoss-Sel Photo ofIslandia: Skaftafell Sjónarnípa-Svartifoss-Sel Photo ofIslandia: Skaftafell Sjónarnípa-Svartifoss-Sel

    Nice easy circular route leaving from the parking of Skaftafell. About 500m from the start of the route, take a small path to the right instead of following the main path towards Svartifoss. Note that at this point there...

  • Skaftafell. Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel

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    Kinabalu
    Distance
    3.74mi
    Elevation +
    778f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkaftafell. Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel Photo ofSkaftafell. Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel Photo ofSkaftafell. Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel

    Beautiful circular route in Skaftafell, in the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park. The route goes first to the famous Svartifoss waterfall, later goes to Sjónarster hill, where there is a spectacular view. From t...

    With ice/snow the use of crampons is highly recommended
    Itapita

  • Skaftafell, Kristínartindar

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    lorena_m
    Distance
    11.37mi
    Elevation +
    2835f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofSkaftafell, Kristínartindar Photo ofSkaftafell, Kristínartindar Photo ofSkaftafell, Kristínartindar

    Great hike with fantastic views of the Skaftafell and Morsar glaciers and of the Svartifoss waterfall. The S5 and S3 parts of the trail is moderate. However, the S4 part of the trail is difficult and probably not for sui...

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  • Skaftafell

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    leondolman
    Distance
    4.90mi
    Elevation +
    1001f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell

    Skaftafell National Park was a national park, situated between Kirkjubæjarklaustur, typically referred to as Klaustur, and Höfn in the south of Iceland. On 7 June 2008, it became a part of the larger Vatnajökull National...

    Good trail
    sverrir

  • Hiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar

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    remonvos
    Distance
    11.23mi
    Elevation +
    3465f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofHiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar Photo ofHiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar Photo ofHiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar

    Mon Jul 14 2014 Hiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar The hike starts and ends at the Skaftafell campsite. During the first half, you have an amazing view of the glacier. The last part...

    Fabulous trail
    Geoff Fisher
    My son and I hike this trail, June 28th 2018. It took us 5 hours to get to the top and 4 hours back, we did the loop cou...
    Dana Auman
    Realice la ruta con la información proporcionada en el centro de visitantes. Pendiente contunuada de subida que se lleva...
    Angeles VP

  • Skaftafell National Park

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    Ferrran7
    with ellleo
    Distance
    10.33mi
    Elevation +
    2566f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofSkaftafell National Park Photo ofSkaftafell National Park Photo ofSkaftafell National Park

    Skaftafell National Park was established in 1967, but nowadays is a part of the Vatnajökull National Park, since 2008. We followed a short and easy trail from the Skaftafell Visitor Center towards the waterfall Svartifos...

  • Skaftafell

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    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell

    Name: SkaftafellStart time: 07/01/2014 14:39Finish time: 07/01/2014 17:13Distance: 7.2 km (02:34)Moving time: 01:56Average speed: 2.8 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 3.7 km/hMax. Speed: 13.1 km/hMinimum altitude: 70 mMaximum altitu...

  • Hrútsfjallstindar - maí 2017

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    Gestur Snorra
    Distance
    14.19mi
    Elevation +
    6604f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofHrútsfjallstindar - maí 2017 Photo ofHrútsfjallstindar - maí 2017 Photo ofHrútsfjallstindar - maí 2017

    One of most spectacular hiking route in Iceland that should only be done under guidance of experts glacier guides. Great hike in great weather and conditions. We manage to climb Hátindur, Miðtindur and Vesturtindur but S...

  • Iceland Skaftafell 31-AUG-11

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    Murdock1977
    Distance
    5.40mi
    Elevation +
    1224f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofIceland Skaftafell 31-AUG-11 Photo ofIceland Skaftafell 31-AUG-11 Photo ofIceland Skaftafell 31-AUG-11

    Wonderfull place, plenty of waterfalls and wonderful views, even of the magnificient Skaftafeljokul, for us bad lucky due to the floggy weather of that day. Many tracks to do in the area

  • Iceland, Skaftafell Park, Skaftafell C.G. to Foot of Glacier

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    Problema
    Distance
    2.97mi
    Elevation +
    299f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofIceland, Skaftafell Park, Skaftafell C.G. to Foot of Glacier Photo ofIceland, Skaftafell Park, Skaftafell C.G. to Foot of Glacier Photo ofIceland, Skaftafell Park, Skaftafell C.G. to Foot of Glacier

    This is nothing more than an easy stroll from the Park Center and Campground to the foot of the nearest glacier. The path is paved for most of the way, making it easy for people with difficulty walking or for parents ...

    Great for up close view of a glacier without a lot of trouble. I'd skip the natural history guide that you can rent - I ...
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  • Skaftafell with Kristinartindar

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    Suzy Wong
    Distance
    11.22mi
    Elevation +
    3320f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofSkaftafell with Kristinartindar Photo ofSkaftafell with Kristinartindar Photo ofSkaftafell with Kristinartindar

    Skaftafell hike, from camping site to top, 1009m altitude difference, 18km walk, gorgeous landscapes. Easy to moderate in general, but the top, about 3km both ways, is sustained, abrupt, exposed.

  • Skaftafell glacier view

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    3pom
    Distance
    6.59mi
    Elevation +
    1693f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSkaftafell glacier view Photo ofSkaftafell glacier view Photo ofSkaftafell glacier view

    A nice walk for seeing changing views on the glacier. Easy but long walk. The last part of the way up was a bit more difficult in piles of moving rocks... You can easily decide when you’ve had enough and then turn back.....

  • Skaftafell: Svartifoss, sel

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    3pom
    Distance
    3.41mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSkaftafell: Svartifoss, sel Photo ofSkaftafell: Svartifoss, sel Photo ofSkaftafell: Svartifoss, sel

    Nice walk to the Svartifoss cascade with its basaltic columns (and you can see magnusarfoss cascade on the way) & 2 detours: - a crater with a nice view east - sel : housses with gazon roof Easy walk. The beginning is a...

  • Skaftafell

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    Mr K J Godfrey
    Distance
    5.82mi
    Elevation +
    1122f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell

    Glacier viewpoint, waterfalls. Although national park leaflet suggests most of vthis trail in reverse as an extension to the glacier viewpoint hike, a park ranger suggested doing it in this direction as you ascend towar...

  • Iceland South - Svínafellsjökull

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    tbk
    Distance
    1.01mi
    Elevation +
    154f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofIceland South - Svínafellsjökull Photo ofIceland South - Svínafellsjökull Photo ofIceland South - Svínafellsjökull

    Iceland South - Route 1 - Svínafellsjökull View of Svínafellsjökull Glacier Very easy. Great View. It is possible also Hiking on Glacier. Recommend the use of a guide Contact me for extra info

  • Skaftafell - Svartifoss

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    Ferrran7
    Distance
    10.33mi
    Elevation +
    2628f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss

    A round trip hiking between Skaftafelljökull and Svinafelljökull, following one track. The main difficulties were the heavy rain, the snow and the lack of visibility in some points. This route is simply amazing!! With yo...

  • Iceland - Fallsjókull Glacier Hiking

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    Ferrran7
    Distance
    3.77mi
    Elevation +
    325f
    TrailRank
    29

    Easy Ice hiking on Fallsjökull glacier, close to Skaftafell area, in the South of Iceland. The track could be done easily with a minimum of common sense and caution. However, crampons, ice axes, right mountain boots and ...

  • Iceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 3 and 4

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    Brynjólfur
    Distance
    27.34mi
    Elevation +
    1877f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 3 and 4 Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 3 and 4 Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 3 and 4

    Starting the day walking up the sides of the hill/mountain and on to the glacier. This is to avoid having to cross endless number of creeks / small rivers which the glaciers creates. The glacier should be easy to cross (...

  • Ice caves

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    jakubnovak14
    Distance
    8.43mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofIce caves Photo ofIce caves Photo ofIce caves

    way back from ice caves to skaftafell visitors center. location of ice caves can change. boits with spikes recommended. might be dangerous

  • skaftafell-blátindar-skeidarárjökull

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    Jap@a
    Distance
    19.50mi
    Elevation +
    4902f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofskaftafell-blátindar-skeidarárjökull

    long hike, part on the Eastern side of glacier, in steep terrain (scree, rockfall), just next to the massive outlet river. Could be inaccesible if rivers changes or erosion changes river bank.

  • Skaftafell - Svartifoss trail

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    nepoznata
    Distance
    2.70mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss trail Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss trail Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss trail

    A waterfall with basalt formation surrounding it. There are many marked hiking trails around, most of them passing by the waterfall. You can check them in the national park`s office.

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