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64.1571°N, 21.9427°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 41 (Reykjavíkurhöfn)
Off the main road- 0.7 km from Route 41
Nearest town- Reykjavík — 1.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 1 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,063 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Lava
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Stranger Things Waterfall & Nature Bathfrom 43.934 ISK · 13 h
Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Reykjavík Sea Angling Gourmetfrom 22.800 ISK · 3 h
Reykjavík New Year's Eve Celebration at Seafrom 25.850 ISK · 2 h
Reykjavik City Bike Rentalfrom 3.900 ISK
Classic Reykjavik Group Bike Tourfrom 11.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center of Iceland - Museum Visitfrom 4.096 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Premium Whales & Midnight Sunfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionLava weather and conditions
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HEIM - Gengið um Hólavallagarð (ISL)1 km - 2
Reykjavík - Mosfellsbær1 km - 3
Reykjavik City Walk1 km - 4
Reykjavík coast1 km - 5
Reykjavík hotel Island Spa and Wellness1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbær2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Seltjarnarnesbær3 km
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A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
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How long is the Lava hike?
The Lava trail is about 1.8 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 Lava trailhead?
Lava is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Lava safe to hike alone?
Lava sits 1.1 km from Reykjavík, and 0.7 km from Route 41. 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 Lava?
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 · SSGDC / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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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