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Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

1.6 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 16 hikers
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Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

South Coast1.6 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 16 hikers

Map of Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Map

63.4043°N, 19.0453°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 215 (Reynishverfisvegur)
Off the main road
2.5 km from Route 1
Distance from Reykjavík
165 km in a straight line
What else is close
211 mapped places within 20 km

Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach weather and conditions

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8°Covercast · feels 1°C11 m/sgusts 159 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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Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal3 km · 309.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar61 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur66 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan3 km
  2. 2Bónus61 km
  3. 3Gvendarkjör65 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach hike?
The Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach trail is about 1.6 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 Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach trailhead?
Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach 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 Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach safe to hike alone?
Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach sits 2.4 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 2.5 km from Route 1. 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 Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach?
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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