Hike · North Iceland
Ásbyrgi trail
Ásbyrgi – gönguleið
Leads to: Ásbyrgi
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Ásbyrgi trail is 520 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 41 min by car.
- The Ásbyrgi trail route is 2.4 km there and back (1.2 km one way) and takes about 40 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Ásbyrgi trail is Húsavík.
- Ásbyrgi trail is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.2 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 24 m |
| Walking time | 40 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
| From Reykjavík | 520 km by road, about 7 h 41 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0253° N, 16.4963° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Ásbyrgi trail?
Ásbyrgi trail is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Ásbyrgi trail?
Ásbyrgi trail is at 66.0253° N, 16.4963° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Ásbyrgi, a canyon about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Ásbyrgi trail from Reykjavík?
Ásbyrgi trail is 520 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 41 min by car.
How do I get to Ásbyrgi trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ásbyrgi trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
How long does the Ásbyrgi trail hike take?
The Ásbyrgi trail route is 2.4 km there and back (1.2 km one way) and takes about 40 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 24 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Ásbyrgi trail route lead?
The Ásbyrgi trail route leads to Ásbyrgi.
Does it cost anything to visit Ásbyrgi trail?
We have not verified a fee for Ásbyrgi trail. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Ásbyrgi trail?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 109 minutes' drive from Ásbyrgi trail. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (119 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon109 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool119 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ÁsbyrgiCanyon · 1.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
ÁstjörnLake · 1.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Pjebje
RauðhólarMountain · 8.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey)HljóðaklettarViewpoint · 9.1 km
JökulsárgljúfurCanyon · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
VigabjargsfossWaterfall · 16 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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