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64.1259°N, 21.1215°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 360 (Írafoss-Nesjav.)
Off the main road- 4.9 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Hveragerði — 14.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 40 km in a straight line
What else is close- 425 mapped places within 20 km
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Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Þingvallavatn-Reykjadalur-Hveragerði1 km - 2
Aguas termales from Hveragerði1 km - 3
Sandfell, Lómatjörn, Bæjarfjall frá Þingvallavatn2 km - 4
Hveragerdi Rover Way Walk-Promenade5 km - 5
Reykjavegur Trail Part 1 From Nesjavellir Power Station To Road Nr 16 km
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- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus9 km
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Reykjadalur Thermal River11 km - 3Grýla13 km
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A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
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How long is the Ölfusvantslaugar hringur hike?
The Ölfusvantslaugar hringur 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 Ölfusvantslaugar hringur trailhead?
Ölfusvantslaugar hringur 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 Ölfusvantslaugar hringur safe to hike alone?
Ölfusvantslaugar hringur sits 14 km from Hveragerði, and 4.9 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 65 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 Ölfusvantslaugar hringur?
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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