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64.1580°N, 21.8646°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 40 (Hafnarfjarðarv.)
Off the main road- 1.8 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Reykjavík — 3.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 4 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,095 mapped places within 20 km
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South Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beachfrom 17.990 ISK · 10 h
Golden Circle, Fridheimar & Sky Lagoon Small-Group Saman Pass Tourfrom 28.590 ISK · 11 h
Golden Circle Small Group Tour with Friðheimar Farm Visitfrom 15.490 ISK · 9 h
Golden Circle, Fridheimar & Sky Lagoon Small-Group Sér Pass Tourfrom 30.930 ISK · 11 h
Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Free Photosfrom 15.990 ISK · 4 h
Northern Lights Bus Tour From Reykjavíkfrom 9.990 ISK · 4 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
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HEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN)< 1 km - 2
Viðey, Reykjavík1 km - 3
Viðey Island, Reykjavík 03 Aug 20171 km - 4
VOLTA PER REYKJABIK2 km - 5
Reykjavík Zoo2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur2 km
- 2Sjósundsaðstaða við Gufunes2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg3 km
Fuel
- 1Klettagarðar< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Sæbraut< 1 km · 310.8 kr/L - 3Kleppsvegur1 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
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
Frequently
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How long is the Lighthouse-Harpa hike?
The Lighthouse-Harpa trail is about 4.1 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 Lighthouse-Harpa trailhead?
Lighthouse-Harpa 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 Lighthouse-Harpa safe to hike alone?
Lighthouse-Harpa sits 3.6 km from Reykjavík, and 1.8 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 69 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 Lighthouse-Harpa?
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 · Aldo Teacher / 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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