Hike · The Highlands
Strútur - Hvanngil
Quick facts
- Strútur - Hvanngil is 171 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 44 min by car.
- The Strútur - Hvanngil route is 15 km long and takes about 2 h 55 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Strútur - Hvanngil is Vík.
- Strútur - Hvanngil is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Distance | 15 km |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 2 h 55 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 171 km by road, about 2 h 44 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.8319° N, 19.2049° 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 Strútur - Hvanngil?
Strútur - Hvanngil is a hike in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Strútur - Hvanngil?
Strútur - Hvanngil is at 63.8319° N, 19.2049° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Álftavatn, a lake about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Strútur - Hvanngil from Reykjavík?
Strútur - Hvanngil is 171 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 44 min by car.
How do I get to Strútur - Hvanngil?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Strútur - Hvanngil, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
How long does the Strútur - Hvanngil hike take?
The Strútur - Hvanngil route is 15 km long and takes about 2 h 55 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 Strútur - Hvanngil?
We have not verified a fee for Strútur - Hvanngil. 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 Strútur - Hvanngil?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 78 minutes' drive from Strútur - Hvanngil. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (110 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 110 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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.
