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Reykjahlíð Village loop from Reykjahlíð

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Reykjahlíð Village loop from Reykjahlíð

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5.0

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Reykjahlíð Village loop from Reykjahlíð

06:27

23.5km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mývatn og Laxá

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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129 m

Reykjahlíð Village

Highlight • Settlement

From the campsite, tickets for whale watching tours can be purchased at a discounted price.

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12.6 km

Viewpoint

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

1.52 km

313 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

468 m

294 m

135 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 1 September

6°C

-1°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 23, 2022,Reykjahlíð - Krafla

Intermediate hike through the lava fields; stunning views

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Reykjahlíð Village loop from Reykjahlíð

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