Svínafellsjökull Glacier – Svínafellsjökull Glacier loop from Hotel Skaftafell

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Svínafellsjökull Glacier – Svínafellsjökull Glacier loop from Hotel Skaftafell

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Svínafellsjökull Glacier – Svínafellsjökull Glacier loop from Hotel Skaftafell

01:12

4.43km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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1.17 km

Svínafellsjökull Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.23 km

Glacier View – Icebergs and Nature

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.97 km

Svínafellsjökull Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

The car park is a good starting point if you want to get close to the Svinafellsjökul glacier. About 15 minutes on foot (one direction).

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1.99 km

Glacier with Volcanic Ash

Highlight • Natural Monument

The lower part of the glacier is covered and interspersed with volcanic ash. The upper part is beautiful turquoise and white.

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2.02 km

View of Skaftafellsjökull and Svínafellsjökull Glaciers

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2.50 km

View of Three Glacier Tongues in Vatnajökull National Park

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2.85 km

Svínafellsjökull Trailhead

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3.95 km

View of Svínafellsjökull Glacier

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Very close to the Skaftafell Hotel. Very beautiful glacier.

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4.43 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.29 km

296 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

1.29 km

266 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Sunday 13 September

8°C

2°C

95 %

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