Selvogsgata
- 3.8 mi
- one way
- 547 ft
- climb
- 745 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Selvogsgata is a 3.8-mile point-to-point route in Capital Region, Iceland, inside Reykjanesfólkvangur. It runs between about 300 ft and 740 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður, about 4.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Valahnúkar, Búrfell and Gvendarselshæð. For camping, Viðistaðatúni is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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