Hike · Capital Region
Skógarhringur
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
- Skógarhringur is 18 km from Reykjavík by road, about 23 min by car.
- The Skógarhringur route is 3.5 km long and takes about 1 h 5 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Skógarhringur is Kópavogur.
- Skógarhringur is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 3.5 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 61 m |
| Walking time | 1 h 5 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
| From Reykjavík | 18 km by road, about 23 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0753° N, 21.7392° 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 Skógarhringur?
Skógarhringur is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Skógarhringur?
Skógarhringur is at 64.0753° N, 21.7392° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Vatnahringur, a hike about 424 m away in a straight line.
How far is Skógarhringur from Reykjavík?
Skógarhringur is 18 km from Reykjavík by road, about 23 min by car.
How do I get to Skógarhringur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skógarhringur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
How long does the Skógarhringur hike take?
The Skógarhringur route is 3.5 km long and takes about 1 h 5 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 61 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Skógarhringur?
We have not verified a fee for Skógarhringur. 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 Skógarhringur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 16 minutes' drive from Skógarhringur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (19 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (21 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool16 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool19 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool21 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool23 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon26 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool31 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool76 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.