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Reykhólar

West Iceland4.3 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Reykhólar

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65.4459°N, 22.2003°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 606 (Reykhólasveitarvegur)
Off the main road
9.8 km from Route 60
Nearest town
Reykhólahreppur — 0.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
145 km in a straight line
What else is close
74 mapped places within 20 km

Reykhólar weather and conditions

Last updated

7°Covercast · feels 2°C7 m/sgusts 129 h 36 mdaylight · 08:26 – 18:02
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Fuel

  1. 1Reykhólar< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Bjarkalundur13 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hólmavík37 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð37 km
  2. 2Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar44 km
  3. 3Bónus48 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Reykhólar hike?
The Reykhólar trail is about 4.3 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 Reykhólar trailhead?
Reykhólar is in West Iceland. 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 Reykhólar safe to hike alone?
Reykhólar sits 0.4 km from Reykhólahreppur, and 9.8 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 22 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 Reykhólar?
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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