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Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland

North Iceland, Iceland2.7 kmEasyGPS track

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Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland

North Iceland, Iceland2.7 kmEasyGPS track

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Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland is in North Iceland at 65.6398°N, 16.9095°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Reykjahlíð)
Off the main road: 0 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykjahlíð — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 290 km in a straight line
What else is close: 228 mapped places within 20 km

Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland weather and conditions

At Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 01:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 01:15· 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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland — photo by ARCHEOPTERIX / Wikiloc

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Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland — photo by ARCHEOPTERIX

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How long is the Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland hike?

The Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland trail is about 2.7 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 Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland trailhead?

Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland is in North 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 Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland safe to hike alone?

Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland sits 0.2 km from Reykjahlíð, and 0 km from Route 1. 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 Reykjahlid Grjotagja Iceland?

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

1Reykjahlíð – Grjótagjá – Hverfjall< 1 km
2Grjotagja< 1 km
3Hverfjall2 km
4Grjótagjá2 km
5great hike volcano lava field nice paths3 km

Waterfalls

#1.Geitafoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Goðafoss

30 km·~36 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#3.Selfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Barnafoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Grjótagjá

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#2.Stóragjá Cave

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

3 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

22 km·~27 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bjarg

200 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Hlíð, Mývatni

1.4 km·~2 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#3.Vogar

1.8 km·~2 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.CJA Campsite

21 km·~26 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

200 m

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

49 km·~58 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

54 km·~65 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

55 km·~66 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykjahlíð

250 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar

23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · ARCHEOPTERIX / 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