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Reynisfjara — Black Sand Beach and Basalt Columns

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Reynisfjara — Black Sand Beach and Basalt Columns

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Reynisfjara — Black Sand Beach and Basalt Columns

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    Best Hikes to Reynisfjara — Black Sand Beach and Basalt Columns

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

    13.5km

    04:11

    450m

    450m

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

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    2. Switchbacks – Svarta Fjaran loop from Vik

    11.1km

    03:32

    410m

    410m

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

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    3. Svarta Fjaran loop from Vik

    3.69km

    00:58

    20m

    20m

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

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    May 25, 2017

    The Reynisfara is an extraordinary beach of black lava sand and lava, as well as an impressive as well as highly dangerous surf. Again and again, giant waves seize careless beachgoers and due to the strong current there is no help. Only in January 2017 there is again a German tourist accident. Therefore, despite all the beauty of the beach, keep an eye on the surf and keep a safe distance from the water. Especially in winter, the sea seems to reach all the way to the basalt cave and basalt columns. Then you have to be especially careful.

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      November 14, 2018

      These basalt needles in the Atlantic are of volcanic origin.

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        November 14, 2018

        This basal cave can only be reached at low tide. Otherwise there is danger to life.

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