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Reykjavík coast

Reykjavík Area6.3 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Reykjavík coast

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64.1457°N, 21.9288°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 41 (Reykjavíkurhöfn)
Off the main road
0.4 km from Route 41
Nearest town
Reykjavík — 0.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
1 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,055 mapped places within 20 km

Reykjavík coast weather and conditions

Last updated

7°Covercast · feels 2°C6 m/sgusts 109 h 51 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:09
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Frequently
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How long is the Reykjavík coast hike?
The Reykjavík coast trail is about 6.3 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 Reykjavík coast trailhead?
Reykjavík coast 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 Reykjavík coast safe to hike alone?
Reykjavík coast sits 0.4 km from Reykjavík, and 0.4 km from Route 41. 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 Reykjavík coast?
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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