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Kirkja – Reykjahlíð

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Kirkja – Reykjahlíð

North Iceland11 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Kirkja – Reykjahlíð

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65.5855°N, 16.9090°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 848 (Mývatnssveitarvegur)
Off the main road
6 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 4.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
286 km in a straight line
What else is close
232 mapped places within 20 km

Kirkja – Reykjahlíð weather and conditions

Last updated

6°Cmostly clear · feels 1°C4 m/sgusts 119 h 35 mdaylight · 08:05 – 17:40
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Mývatn6 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Reykjahlíð6 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Laugar26 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð6 km
  2. 2Nettó54 km
  3. 3Hagkaup55 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Kirkja – Reykjahlíð hike?
The Kirkja – Reykjahlíð trail is about 11 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 Kirkja – Reykjahlíð trailhead?
Kirkja – Reykjahlíð is in North Iceland. 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 Kirkja – Reykjahlíð safe to hike alone?
Kirkja – Reykjahlíð sits 4.3 km from Vogar við Mývatn, and 6 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 269 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 Kirkja – Reykjahlíð?
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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