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Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara

1.1 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 6 hikers
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Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara

South Coast1.1 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 6 hikers

Map of Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara

Map

63.4047°N, 19.1071°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

Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara weather and conditions

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1°Covercast · feels -2°C1 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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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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How long is the Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara hike?
The Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara trail is about 1.1 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 Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara trailhead?
Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara 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 Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara safe to hike alone?
Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara sits 5.1 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 4.4 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 29 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 Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara?
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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