Hike · The Highlands
Askja hiking trails
Quick facts
- Askja hiking trails is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 39 min by car.
- The Askja hiking trails route is 14 km long and takes about 2 h 50 min to walk.
- Askja hiking trails is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Distance | 14 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 2 h 50 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| From Reykjavík | 397 km by road, about 6 h 39 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 65.0670° N, 16.7253° 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 Askja hiking trails?
Askja hiking trails is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Askja hiking trails?
Askja hiking trails is at 65.0670° N, 16.7253° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Víti Askja, a lake about 2.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Askja hiking trails from Reykjavík?
Askja hiking trails is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 39 min by car.
How do I get to Askja hiking trails?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Askja hiking trails, not to a search for its name.
How long does the Askja hiking trails hike take?
The Askja hiking trails route is 14 km long and takes about 2 h 50 min to walk. It is rated moderate. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Askja hiking trails?
We have not verified a fee for Askja hiking trails. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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