Hike · Capital Region
Skógarhringur
Quick facts
- Skógarhringur is 18 km from Reykjavík by road, about 23 min by car.
- The Skógarhringur route is 3.5 km long and takes about 40 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Skógarhringur is Kópavogur.
- Skógarhringur is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 3.5 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 40 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
| From Reykjavík | 18 km by road, about 23 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0753° N, 21.7392° 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 Skógarhringur?
Skógarhringur is a hike in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Skógarhringur?
Skógarhringur is at 64.0753° N, 21.7392° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Vatnahringur, a hike about 424 m away in a straight line.
How far is Skógarhringur from Reykjavík?
Skógarhringur is 18 km from Reykjavík by road, about 23 min by car.
How do I get to Skógarhringur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skógarhringur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
How long does the Skógarhringur hike take?
The Skógarhringur route is 3.5 km long and takes about 40 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 Skógarhringur?
We have not verified a fee for Skógarhringur. 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 Skógarhringur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 12 minutes' drive from Skógarhringur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (16 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (18 min).
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On the way back
- 78 min drive
Nearby 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.
