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64.0261°N, 21.2117°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 1 (Hellisheiði til vesturs)
Off the main road- 1.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hveragerðisbær — 3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 38 km in a straight line
What else is close- 262 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Valley Of Steam
Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Riverfrom 13.842 ISK · 4 h
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Hot Spring Valley Horse Riding Tour – Reykjadalurfrom 16.200 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Hot Springs Pass - Classic Admissionfrom 8.900 ISK · 2 h
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04B - The Sea Horsefrom 36.150 ISK · 8 h
Northern Lights Hot River Hike in Reykjadalurfrom 29.900 ISK · 5 h
Into The Hot Spring Valley - Horseback ride & bathe (small groups guarantee) - Reykjadalurfrom 35.100 ISK · 4 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 regionValley Of Steam weather and conditions
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km column = your drive
- 1
Sel Grensdalur Reykjadalur Sel< 1 km - 2
Hveragerdi Hellisheidi Hellisheidarvirkjun< 1 km - 3
Hveragerdi Reykjadalur Olkelduhals Nesjavellir< 1 km - 4
Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River< 1 km - 5
Hveragerdi Canyon Geothermal Area Hot River 2 Days< 1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus< 1 km
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Reykjadalur Thermal River< 1 km - 3Grýla2 km
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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 Valley Of Steam hike?
The Valley Of Steam 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 Valley Of Steam trailhead?
Valley Of Steam 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 Valley Of Steam safe to hike alone?
Valley Of Steam sits 3 km from Hveragerðisbær, and 1.4 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 452 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 Valley Of Steam?
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 · JohnnyMack / 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
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