Hike · The Highlands

Askja hiking trails

Víti Askja, on the Askja hiking trails route
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quick facts

  • Askja hiking trails is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 39 min by car.
  • The Askja hiking trails route is 14 km long and takes about 5 h 25 min to walk.
  • Askja hiking trails is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Askja hiking trails: The facts
Distance14 km
Ascent828 m
Walking time5 h 25 min
DifficultyHard
From Reykjavík397 km by road, about 6 h 39 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates65.0670° N, 16.7253° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Askja hiking trails?

Askja hiking trails is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.

Where is Askja hiking trails?

Askja hiking trails is at 65.0670° N, 16.7253° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Víti Askja, a lake about 2.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Askja hiking trails from Reykjavík?

Askja hiking trails is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 39 min by car.

How do I get to Askja hiking trails?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Askja hiking trails, not to a search for its name.

How long does the Askja hiking trails hike take?

The Askja hiking trails route is 14 km long and takes about 5 h 25 min to walk. It is rated hard. The climb is 828 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Does it cost anything to visit Askja hiking trails?

We have not verified a fee for Askja hiking trails. 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.

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Sources

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