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Skálafell – Hjallanes

Skálafell is situated in the exact middle between the glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón and the town of Höfn in Hornafjörður. Skálafell offers access to beautiful, marked walking paths around the Hjallanes area within Vatnajökull National Park offering a mere 4 3-4 hrs hike (8 km circle) to the edge of Vatnajökull glacier. Furthermore, a new walkway bridge over the river Kolgríma opens the hiking area of Heinaberg from Skálafell. This area is very popular when it comes to visiting glacial areas.  

  • N64° 14' 48.204" W15° 41' 2.766"
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Skálafell – Hjallanes

Skálafell – Hjallanes

Skálafell is situated in the exact middle between the glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón and the town of Höfn in Hornafjörður. Skálafell offers access to beau
Heinaberg

Heinaberg

Heinaberg is a beautiful area that consists of Heinabergsjökull glacier, the glacial lagoon Heinabergslón, where you can go kayaking among the iceberg

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Guesthouse Stekkatún Skálafell 2 781 Höfn í Hornafirði 474-1255
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Skálafell guesthouse Suðursveit 781 Höfn í Hornafirði 478-1041
Smyrlabjörg country hotel Suðursveit 781 Höfn í Hornafirði 4781074