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View of Reykjadalur Valley – Reykjadalur Geothermal Area loop from Ölkelduhnúkur

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View of Reykjadalur Valley – Reykjadalur Geothermal Area loop from Ölkelduhnúkur

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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View of Reykjadalur Valley – Reykjadalur Geothermal Area loop from Ölkelduhnúkur

03:21

11.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18 m

Reykjadalur Information Sign

Highlight • Rest Area

10.1 km

View of Reykjadalur Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful circular trail above the swimming area, which, if conditions are right, is absolutely easy and well signposted. There are a few steep climbs, but the trails are always well-maintained.

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Reykjadalur Geothermal Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Constant bubbling and hissing, colors that seem otherworldly and a slight H2S smell in the air - that's when you understand where all the legends come from.

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

11.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Thursday 21 May

16°C

5°C

22 %

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View of Reykjadalur Valley – Reykjadalur Geothermal Area loop from Ölkelduhnúkur

Reykjadalur Information Sign

View of Reykjadalur Valley

Reykjadalur Geothermal Area

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