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Map of Krísuvíkurbjarg
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63.8516°N, 22.1057°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 427 (Ísólfsskáli-Krýsuv.v.)
Off the main road- 3.4 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Grindavík — 16.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 34 km in a straight line
What else is close- 266 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Krísuvíkurbjarg
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Lava Beach 2-hour ATV tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Midnight Sun Quad / Buggy tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
1h Buggy Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavíkfrom 41.800 ISK · 1 h
Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 h
Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Grindavikfrom 49.437 ISK · 4 h
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Lagoon Transfer - Oneway Tourdeskfrom 27.000 ISK · 1 hBlue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKrísuvíkurbjarg weather and conditions
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Krísuvíkurberg and 'Icelandic Gásaðalur'2 km - 2
Acantilados de Krysuvíkurberg2 km - 3Dalaleið4 km
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Seltun Krysuvik5 km - 5Seltún - Lambafellsgjá6 km
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Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður5 km - 2Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík16 km
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Geothermal hot spring near Vogar20 km
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Tours
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
- Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Krísuvíkurbjarg hike?
The Krísuvíkurbjarg trail is about 9.8 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 Krísuvíkurbjarg trailhead?
Krísuvíkurbjarg is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Krísuvíkurbjarg safe to hike alone?
Krísuvíkurbjarg sits 16 km from Grindavík, and 3.4 km from Route 42. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 228 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 Krísuvíkurbjarg?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Allan_H / Wikiloc
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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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