Hike · South Iceland
Laki circle
Quick facts
- Laki circle is 299 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 52 min by car.
- The Laki circle route is 2.9 km long and takes about 35 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Laki circle is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Laki circle is a hike in South Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 2.9 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 35 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
| From Reykjavík | 299 km by road, about 4 h 52 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0626° N, 18.2445° 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 Laki circle?
Laki circle is a hike in South Iceland.
Where is Laki circle?
Laki circle is at 64.0626° N, 18.2445° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Laki, a volcano about 888 m away in a straight line.
How far is Laki circle from Reykjavík?
Laki circle is 299 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 52 min by car.
How do I get to Laki circle?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Laki circle, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
How long does the Laki circle hike take?
The Laki circle route is 2.9 km long and takes about 35 min to walk. It is rated easy. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Does it cost anything to visit Laki circle?
We have not verified a fee for Laki circle. 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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