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64.1204°N, 21.7338°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Rvk-Þingv.vegur)
Off the main road- 2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Mosfellsbær — 5.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 11 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,095 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Reynisvatnaheiði
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
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Midnight Sun - Viking way ATV Adventure with transfer from Reykjavikfrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h
Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventuresfrom 23.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Reykjavík Bay Jetski Tourfrom 21.900 ISK · 2 h
Puffin Jet ski tourfrom 21.900 ISK · 2 h
Chromo Sapiens: Soup & Installationfrom 4.900 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit with guided tour | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.950 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionReynisvatnaheiði weather and conditions
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2°Cclear · feels -2°C4 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Reynisvatn< 1 km - 2
Grafarholt - Ulfarsa walk1 km - 3
Grafarholt11 km - 4
Úlfarsfell1 km - 5
Grafarholt1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur1 km
- 2Víti3 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur3 km
Fuel
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Kirkjustétt1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Norðlingaholt3 km · 310.8 kr/L - 3Lambhagavegur3 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Reynisvatnaheiði hike?
The Reynisvatnaheiði trail is about 8.1 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 Reynisvatnaheiði trailhead?
Reynisvatnaheiði 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 Reynisvatnaheiði safe to hike alone?
Reynisvatnaheiði sits 5.5 km from Mosfellsbær, and 2 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 197 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 Reynisvatnaheiði?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Vivikiwi / Wikiloc
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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
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