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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

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Mýrdalshreppur

Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

02:55

8.74km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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985 m

View of Vík with a resting bench

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3.50 km

View of Dyrhólaey

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In spring and summer this is a breeding ground. Please avoid at all costs so as not to disturb the birds and risk an attack

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4.40 km

View of Reynisfjara Beach

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More of a 'beach view' highlight - even if you are quite close, there is no path to the beach and you look down on it from quite high above.

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4.73 km

Hálsanefshellir Cave

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Hálsanefshellir Cave is a huge sea cave located at the beach close to the small town Vík. The cave is exceptional because of octagonal basalt pillars at the cave entrance. …

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4.73 km

Reynisfjara Basalt Columns

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Gigantic basalt columns, great photo motif

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4.84 km

Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks

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Scenes for the film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” were filmed around here; but also for “Noah” or “Game of Thrones”.

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5.43 km

View of Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks

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Very nice view of the Reynisdrangar group of rock needles.

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6.81 km

View of Vík and Black Sand Beach

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Great view over Vik and a good start to a small circular hike - but beware: danger of falling

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8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

2.91 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

6.23 km

924 m

602 m

375 m

316 m

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

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Weather

Today

Saturday 30 May

8°C

2°C

99 %

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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

View of Vík with a resting bench

View of Dyrhólaey

View of Reynisfjara Beach

Hálsanefshellir Cave

Reynisfjara Basalt Columns

Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks

View of Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks

View of Vík and Black Sand Beach

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