Hike
Skaftafell Glacier
Quick hike with great views
Category
Price
$
Est. Duration
2-3h
Message from Jan In Iceland
Skaftafell nation park offers many beautiful hiking trails. One of them is about 4km/2.5mi long trail you can take to hike above a tongue of Skaftafellsjökull glacier.
The hike starts from the parking lot of visitors centre where you can also get some maps and ask for any details and current trail conditions.
Paid Parking 1.000 isk (Parka app)
Activity level
Age requirement
6 and older
Seasonality
Summer
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