The best walks and hikes in Skaftárhreppur
4.6
(415)
4,303
hikers
28
hikes
Iceland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Skaftárhreppur to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Skaftárhreppur is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 27, 2025
4.3
(30)
178
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(48)
332
hikers
2. Systrafoss - Waterfall – Viewpoint loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
4.35km
01:17
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(39)
208
hikers
3. Systrafoss - Waterfall – Systravatn Lake loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
5.02km
01:31
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(7)
151
hikers
4. Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – Thor's Eye Arch loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
6.60km
01:50
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
126
hikers
5. Laki Volcano – View of Sjónarnípa loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
3.25km
01:02
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
(16)
41
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(4)
41
hikers
7. Ófærufoss Waterfall loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
4.99km
01:38
140m
140m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(2)
51
hikers
8. View of the Crater Lake loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
4.29km
01:08
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
hikers
9. Hiking loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
7.10km
01:53
70m
70m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.0
(4)
7
hikers
10. Hrifunes Canyon loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
11.4km
03:08
200m
200m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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