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Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River

Reykjavík Area, Iceland3.6 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River

Reykjavík Area, Iceland3.6 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0227°N, 21.2116°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Hellisheiði til vesturs)
Off the main road: 1.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hveragerðisbær — 2.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 38 km in a straight line
What else is close: 262 mapped places within 20 km

Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River weather and conditions

At Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River in Reykjavik, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 01:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 01:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River

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Lagoons & spa

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River — photo by Aldo Teacher / Wikiloc

Photo: Aldo Teacher / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River — photo by Aldo Teacher

Photo: Aldo Teacher / wikiloc.com

4 Days in Iceland 2022 - Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River Hike - Doing Things For FREE — Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River — video poster — 4 Days in Iceland 2022 - Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River Hike - Doing Things For FREEWightStuff (with Steve & Amanda)

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Iceland, we swim to warm up 📍The Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River. Located next to Hveragerði 🇮🇸 — Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River — video poster — Iceland, we swim to warm up 📍The Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River. Located next to Hveragerði 🇮🇸Adventures with Candy Bouffé

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How long is the Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River hike?

The Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River trail is about 3.6 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 Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River trailhead?

Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River 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 Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River safe to hike alone?

Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River sits 2.6 km from Hveragerðisbær, and 1.1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 265 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 Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Sel Grensdalur Reykjadalur Sel< 1 km
2Hveragerdi Hellisheidi Hellisheidarvirkjun< 1 km
3Hveragerdi Reykjadalur Olkelduhals Nesjavellir< 1 km
4Hveragerdi Canyon Geothermal Area Hot River 2 Days< 1 km
5Valley Of Steam< 1 km

Waterfalls

#1.Djúpagilsfoss

1.6 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Reykjafoss

2.7 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Helgufoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Tröllafoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

450 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Reykjadalur Thermal River

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…

#3.Grýla

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Leirgerður

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hveragerði - Reykjamörk

3 km·~4 min drive

The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Í Hveragerði

3.1 km·~4 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Úlfljótsvatn

11 km·~14 min drive

The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…

#4.Útilífsmiðstöð skáta Úlfljótsvatni

11 km·~14 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

3.2 km·~4 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

14 km·~17 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

14 km·~17 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hveragerði

3.1 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Eyrarbakki

18 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Þorlákshöfn

20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Aldo Teacher / 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