Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara
1.1 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 6 hikers
Map of Kirkjufjara – Reynisfjara
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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
Nearest town
- Vík í Mýrdal — 5.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 162 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 233 mapped places within 20 km
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Dyrhólaey< 1 km - 2
Dyrholaey1 km - 3
Faro y arco de Dyrholaey (ISL)1 km - 4
Iceland South Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach3 km - 5
Puffin wandeling3 km
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Vík í Mýrdal5 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2
Vestmannaeyjar58 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Hvolsvöllur68 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
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Frequently
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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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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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