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63.8597°N, 22.6789°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 425 (Hafnir-saltv.sm.)
Off the main road- 8.1 km from Route 44
Nearest town- Hafnir — 8.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 48 km in a straight line
What else is close- 196 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Cliffs
Your Vestmannaeyjar, Puffin and Volcano Tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h 5 min
Vestmannaeyjar Day Tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h 5 min
Reykjanes Peninsula & The Blue Lagoonfrom 70.800 ISK · 8 h
South Shore Adventurefrom 17.990 ISK · 10 h
Seyðisfjörður: Puffins, Reindeer & Eastfjords Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 h
Snæfellsnes National Park with local meal includedfrom 27.900 ISK · 11 h
Reykjanes Geopark and Lava Landscapesfrom 19.300 ISK · 7 h
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionCliffs weather and conditions
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Nearby
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Puente entre dos continentes1 km - 2
Hafnir1 km - 3
Iceland: Hafnarberg Sea Cliffs4 km - 4
Reykjavegur-part15 km - 5
Gunnuhver5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Grindavík12 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Vallarheiði13 km · 301.9 kr/L - 3Reykjanesbær14 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Cliffs hike?
The Cliffs trail is about 14 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Cliffs trailhead?
Cliffs is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Cliffs safe to hike alone?
Cliffs sits 8.2 km from Hafnir, and 8.1 km from Route 44. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 140 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Cliffs?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Maria Pettene / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10