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Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk

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Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk

Reykjavík Area12 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk

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64.0894°N, 21.7611°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 408 (Heiðmerkurvegur)
Off the main road
1.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kópavogsbær — 7.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
11 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,088 mapped places within 20 km

Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk weather and conditions

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6°Cpartly cloudy · feels 3°C4 m/sgusts 89 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
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How long is the Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk hike?
The Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk trail is about 12 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 Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk trailhead?
Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk 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 Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk safe to hike alone?
Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk sits 7.2 km from Kópavogsbær, and 1.2 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 190 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 Ríkishringur circle in Heiðmörk?
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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