Hike · Capital Region
Norðmannahringur
Before you go
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Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Norðmannahringur is 18 km from Reykjavík by road, about 23 min by car.
- The Norðmannahringur route is 1.8 km long and takes about 35 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Norðmannahringur is Kópavogur.
- Norðmannahringur is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.8 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 40 m |
| Walking time | 35 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
| From Reykjavík | 18 km by road, about 23 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0686° N, 21.7344° 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 Norðmannahringur?
Norðmannahringur is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Norðmannahringur?
Norðmannahringur is at 64.0686° N, 21.7344° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Strípshringur, a hike about 562 m away in a straight line.
How far is Norðmannahringur from Reykjavík?
Norðmannahringur is 18 km from Reykjavík by road, about 23 min by car.
How do I get to Norðmannahringur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Norðmannahringur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
How long does the Norðmannahringur hike take?
The Norðmannahringur route is 1.8 km long and takes about 35 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 40 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Norðmannahringur?
We have not verified a fee for Norðmannahringur. 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 Norðmannahringur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 18 minutes' drive from Norðmannahringur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (21 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (23 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool18 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool21 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool23 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool25 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon28 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool33 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.