Hike · North Iceland

Kirkjuhringur

Map showing where Kirkjuhringur is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

Before you go

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Quick facts

  • Kirkjuhringur is 466 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 55 min by car.
  • The Kirkjuhringur route is 2.2 km long and takes about 35 min to walk.
  • The nearest town to Kirkjuhringur is Mývatn.
  • Kirkjuhringur is a hike in North Iceland.
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The facts

Kirkjuhringur: The facts
Distance2.2 km
Ascent23 m
Walking time35 min
DifficultyEasy
Nearest townMývatn
From Reykjavík466 km by road, about 6 h 55 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.5902° N, 16.9126° W

Getting there

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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 Kirkjuhringur?

Kirkjuhringur is a hike in North Iceland.

Where is Kirkjuhringur?

Kirkjuhringur is at 65.5902° N, 16.9126° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Mellandahringur, a hike about 587 m away in a straight line.

How far is Kirkjuhringur from Reykjavík?

Kirkjuhringur is 466 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 55 min by car.

How do I get to Kirkjuhringur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kirkjuhringur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.

How long does the Kirkjuhringur hike take?

The Kirkjuhringur route is 2.2 km long and takes about 35 min to walk. It is rated easy. The climb is 23 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.

Does it cost anything to visit Kirkjuhringur?

We have not verified a fee for Kirkjuhringur. 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 Kirkjuhringur?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 79 minutes' drive from Kirkjuhringur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (89 min).

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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.

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