Geothermal Area Near Krýsuvík – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Hveragerði

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Geothermal Area Near Krýsuvík – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Hveragerði

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Geothermal Area Near Krýsuvík – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Hveragerði

05:28

17.9km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.55 km for 9 m

After 7.80 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.17 km

Reykjadalur Hot Springs Trailhead

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Hike to a hot springs area with one of the most beautiful natural pools in Iceland.
Hveragerði is popular with tourist buses because of the greenhouses, where you can drink …

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4.38 km

Scenic River View

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The hiking trail follows the river. It is beautiful.

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5.79 km

View of the Icelandic Highlands

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Very quiet stretch of road. But the path is only partially available.

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9.03 km

Steaming Fumarole

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Mosquitoes, lots of mosquitoes, fly net is not bad

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9.60 km

Reykjadalur Hot Spring River

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The bathing area is beautifully situated between two plank banks. Here you can find a suitable place to bathe. The higher the warmer. Do you think it's too hot? You …

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10.0 km

Hot River of Hveragerði

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Great swimming opportunity in a natural, hot river!

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11.6 km

Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

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The walk to Drottningarhola and the warm water river in Reykjadalur is approximately 3 km long and takes approximately 45-60 minutes one way, with plenty of opportunities for photo stops …

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16.8 km

Ruins

17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

4.67 km

2.28 km

1.71 km

832 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

6.09 km

2.58 km

2.42 km

254 m

190 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 19 October

7°C

3°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 40.0 km/h

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Comments

June 13, 2024,Reykjadalur Hot Spring – Waterfall Runde von Hveragerði

So basically a nice tour, but due to some landslides there is not much of the path through Steam Valley left in some places and the path through meadows, moors and hot springs is more adventurous than sensible.

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July 14, 2023,Tag 44: Reykjadalur Hot Spring – Waterfall Runde von Hveragerði

hiking day. Karin and Robert told me that there is a nice 8 km long hiking trail to a hot river where you can swim. I pack my swimming trunks and off I go by bike to the starting point of the hike. I'm only progressing at a walking pace against the wind and congratulate myself on the decision not …

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