Hike · Capital Region
Vatnahringur
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
- Vatnahringur is 17 km from Reykjavík by road, about 22 min by car.
- The Vatnahringur route is 7.8 km long and takes about 2 h 10 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Vatnahringur is Kópavogur.
- Vatnahringur is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 7.8 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 75 m |
| Walking time | 2 h 10 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
| From Reykjavík | 17 km by road, about 22 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0750° N, 21.7479° 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 Vatnahringur?
Vatnahringur is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Vatnahringur?
Vatnahringur is at 64.0750° N, 21.7479° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Skógarhringur, a hike about 424 m away in a straight line.
How far is Vatnahringur from Reykjavík?
Vatnahringur is 17 km from Reykjavík by road, about 22 min by car.
How do I get to Vatnahringur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vatnahringur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
How long does the Vatnahringur hike take?
The Vatnahringur route is 7.8 km long and takes about 2 h 10 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 75 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Vatnahringur?
We have not verified a fee for Vatnahringur. 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 Vatnahringur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 15 minutes' drive from Vatnahringur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (18 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (20 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool15 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool18 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool22 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon25 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool30 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool75 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.