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64.1626°N, 22.0132°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 2.9 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Seltjarnarnes — 1.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 4 km in a straight line
What else is close- 849 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Grotta
Saga Museum admissionfrom 4.000 ISK
Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center of Iceland - Museum Visitfrom 4.096 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Stranger Things Waterfall & Nature Bathfrom 43.934 ISK · 13 h
Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
2.5 Hour Midnight Sun ATV Tourfrom 28.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Reykjavik City Bike Rentalfrom 3.900 ISK
Classic Reykjavik Group Bike Tourfrom 11.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Reykjavík Sea Angling Gourmetfrom 22.800 ISK · 3 h
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
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGrotta weather and conditions
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8°Cpartly cloudy · feels 3°C8 m/sgusts 139 h 51 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:09
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Seltjarnarnes beach walk1 km - 2Vesturbær Circle from Neslaug2 km
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Ægisíða - Skeljanes3 km - 4
Lava3 km - 5Æðisíða3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Kvika< 1 km
- 2Kvika Footbath1 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Seltjarnarnesbær2 km
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Tours
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 Grotta hike?
The Grotta trail is about 6.5 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 Grotta trailhead?
Grotta 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 Grotta safe to hike alone?
Grotta sits 1.1 km from Seltjarnarnes, and 2.9 km from Route 49. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Grotta?
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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Dayanah Marszewska / 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