Hike · East Iceland
Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail
Búðarágil
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
- The Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail route is 1.6 km long and takes about 40 min to walk.
- Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail is a hike in East Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 1.6 km |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 119 m |
| Walking time | 40 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.0328° N, 14.2174° 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 Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail?
Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail is a hike in East Iceland.
Where is Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail?
Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail is at 65.0328° N, 14.2174° W, in East Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Höttur, a mountain about 15 km away in a straight line.
How do I get to Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail, not to a search for its name.
How long does the Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail hike take?
The Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail route is 1.6 km long and takes about 40 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 119 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail?
We have not verified a fee for Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail. 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 Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 37 minutes' drive from Búðarárgil (Reyðarfjörður) trail. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
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Soak here afterwards
- Vök Baths37 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with 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)
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