Hike · South Iceland
Reykjadalur
Quick facts
- The Reykjadalur route is 8.7 km there and back (4.3 km one way) and takes about 1 h 45 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Reykjadalur is Hveragerði.
- Reykjadalur is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 4.3 km one way |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 1 h 45 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0212° N, 21.2110° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Reykjadalur?
Reykjadalur is a hike in South Iceland.
Where is Reykjadalur?
Reykjadalur is at 64.0212° N, 21.2110° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Grýla, a geyser about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
How do I get to Reykjadalur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Reykjadalur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
How long does the Reykjadalur hike take?
The Reykjadalur route is 8.7 km there and back (4.3 km one way) and takes about 1 h 45 min to walk. It is rated easy. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Reykjadalur?
We have not verified a fee for Reykjadalur. 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 Reykjadalur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 19 minutes' drive from Reykjadalur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (39 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (43 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 19 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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- 49 min driveper visit with LifePass
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Nearby 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.
