Hike · South Iceland
Reykjavegur
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
- Reykjavegur is 33 km from Reykjavík by road, about 36 min by car.
- The Reykjavegur route is 66 km long and takes about 19 h 25 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Reykjavegur is Hveragerði.
- Reykjavegur is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 66 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1178 m |
| Walking time | 19 h 25 min |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 33 km by road, about 36 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0332° N, 21.4077° 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 Reykjavegur?
Reykjavegur is a hike in South Iceland.
Where is Reykjavegur?
Reykjavegur is at 64.0332° N, 21.4077° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Skeggi (Hengill) trail, a hike about 2.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Reykjavegur from Reykjavík?
Reykjavegur is 33 km from Reykjavík by road, about 36 min by car.
How do I get to Reykjavegur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Reykjavegur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
How long does the Reykjavegur hike take?
The Reykjavegur route is 66 km long and takes about 19 h 25 min to walk. It is rated hard. The climb is 1,178 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Reykjavegur?
We have not verified a fee for Reykjavegur. 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 Reykjavegur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 28 minutes' drive from Reykjavegur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (31 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (33 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool28 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool31 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool33 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon38 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool65 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Skeggi (Hengill) trailHike · 2.4 km
SkarðsmýrarfjallMountain · 3.8 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
SkálafellMountain · 6.5 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Ray Swi-hymn from Sijhih-Taipei, TaiwanLeitinVolcano · 7.2 km
VífilsfellMountain · 7.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
HengillVolcano · 7.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims).
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.