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63.9601°N, 21.4566°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 39 (Þrengslavegur)
Off the main road- 0.3 km from Route 39
Nearest town- Þorlákshöfn — 13 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 31 km in a straight line
What else is close- 255 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Geitafell hringur
Evening Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
Standard Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
The Lava Falls Adventure tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 3 h
Black & Blue - Lava Tunnel + Silfra Snorkelingfrom 23.990 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tunnel Tour (Back to Back)from 8.475 ISK · 3 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
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Lambafell7 km - 2
Hveradalir7 km - 3
Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði7 km - 4
Geothermal Exhibition Hellisheiðarvirkjun9 km - 5
Hellisheiði - Hengill10 km
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- 1Þorlákshöfn12 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Hveragerði13 km · 306.9 kr/L - 3
Eyrarbakki19 km · 308.7 kr/L
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A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Geitafell hringur hike?
The Geitafell hringur 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 Geitafell hringur trailhead?
Geitafell hringur is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Geitafell hringur safe to hike alone?
Geitafell hringur sits 13 km from Þorlákshöfn, and 0.3 km from Route 39. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 436 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 Geitafell hringur?
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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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
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