Hike · South Iceland
Heimaey hringur
Before you go
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Quick facts
- Heimaey hringur is on Heimaey and is reached by the ferry from Landeyjahöfn, not by road from Reykjavík.
- The Heimaey hringur route is 19 km long and takes about 3 h 50 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Heimaey hringur is Vestmannaeyjar.
- Heimaey hringur is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 19 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 3 h 50 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Vestmannaeyjar |
| From Reykjavík | Ferry from Landeyjahöfn |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.4398° N, 20.3050° 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.
Ferry from Landeyjahöfn
Questions people ask
What is Heimaey hringur?
Heimaey hringur is a hike in South Iceland.
Where is Heimaey hringur?
Heimaey hringur is at 63.4398° N, 20.3050° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vestmannaeyjar. The nearest other sight on our map is Hundraðmannahellir, a cave about 338 m away in a straight line.
How do I get to Heimaey hringur?
Heimaey hringur is on Heimaey and is reached by the ferry from Landeyjahöfn, not by road from Reykjavík. On the island, the Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to its mapped point.
How long does the Heimaey hringur hike take?
The Heimaey hringur route is 19 km long and takes about 3 h 50 min to walk. It is rated moderate. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Heimaey hringur?
We have not verified a fee for Heimaey hringur. 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 Heimaey hringur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Vestmannaeyjar & Pool, about 7 minutes' drive from Heimaey hringur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sundlaug Vestmannaeyjar (9 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Vestmannaeyjar & Pool7 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sundlaug Vestmannaeyjar9 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HundraðmannahellirCave · 338 m
BlátindurMountain · 373 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: NOTE: This image is a panorama consisting of multiple frames that were merged or stitched in software. As a result, this image necessarily underwent some form of digital manipulation. These manipulations may include blending, blurring, cloning, and color and perspective adjustments. As a result of these adjustments, the image content may be slightly different from reality at the points where multiple images were combined. This manipulation is often required due to lens, perspective, and parallax distortions.
DalsfjallMountain · 587 mCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Thomas Quine
ÆðahellirCave · 841 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Hörður PálssonFiskhellarCave · 875 m
StóraklifMountain · 1.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
Sources
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- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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