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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns

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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns

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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns

Recommended by 95 hikers out of 103

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Location: Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland

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1. Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

8.64km

02:53

400m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

13.5km

04:11

450m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

6.18km

02:00

240m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Markus aka Grunemer

August 30, 2020

Gigantic basalt columns, great photo motif

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Mäusebussard

May 30, 2025

These basalt columns are true stone giants – they stand so solidly that even earthquakes just make them smile as they coolly continue practicing their angular dance steps.

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Manuela

August 10, 2023

Very impressive, but I don't understand why you have to climb on it.

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Brigitte Wimberger

July 9, 2024

Gigantic rock formations formed a cave - a work of art of nature.

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Case

September 10, 2025

Not visible on this walk

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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns

1. Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

2. Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

3. Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

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