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Dyrhólaey

5.0 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 8 hikers
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Dyrhólaey

South Coast5.0 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 8 hikers

Map of Dyrhólaey

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63.4049°N, 19.1068°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 218 (Dyrhólavegur)
Off the main road
4.4 km from Route 1
Distance from Reykjavík
162 km in a straight line
What else is close
233 mapped places within 20 km

Dyrhólaey weather and conditions

Last updated

4°Clight drizzle · feels 0°C4 m/swind9 h 55 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:59
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal5 km · 309.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar58 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur68 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan6 km
  2. 2Bónus58 km
  3. 3Gvendarkjör68 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Dyrhólaey hike?
The Dyrhólaey trail is about 5.0 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 Dyrhólaey trailhead?
Dyrhólaey is in South Coast. 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 Dyrhólaey safe to hike alone?
Dyrhólaey sits 5.1 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 4.4 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 494 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 Dyrhólaey?
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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