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Dyrhólaey Arch – Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse loop from Dyrhólaey

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Dyrhólaey Arch – Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse loop from Dyrhólaey

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Dyrhólaey Arch – Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse loop from Dyrhólaey

01:12

4.08km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Dyrhólaey

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Parking

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111 m

Arctic Tern Nesting Area at Dyrhólaey

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384 m

View of Reynisfjara

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A great viewpoint on the black beach.

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470 m

Sneaker Wave Warning Sign at Dyrhólaey

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The beach is currently closed (which makes sense when you look at the recent rockfalls and the rubble they left behind.

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554 m

View of Dyrhólaey Arch and Black Sand Beach

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From the Lágey (lowland) of the Dyrhólaey peninsula you have a good view of Reynisfjara.

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2.19 km

Dyrhólaey Arch

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Incredible view, but very crowded by tourists. Great puffin colonies.

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2.22 km

Dyrhólaey Views

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2.24 km

Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse

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From the Háey (highlands) of the Dyrhólaey peninsula you have a beautiful view of the coast and the lighthouse.

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2.29 km

Puffins on the Cliffs at Dyrhólaey

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Fantastically beautiful puffins that can be spotted and observed on the rocky outcrops.

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4.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

889 m

227 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

449 m

329 m

< 100 m

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Today

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

3°C

20 %

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Dyrhólaey Arch – Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse loop from Dyrhólaey

Arctic Tern Nesting Area at Dyrhólaey

View of Reynisfjara

Sneaker Wave Warning Sign at Dyrhólaey

View of Dyrhólaey Arch and Black Sand Beach

Dyrhólaey Arch

Dyrhólaey Views

Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse

Puffins on the Cliffs at Dyrhólaey

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