Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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843 m

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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2.28 km

View of the Valley

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Great views from the wide (sometimes a bit steeper) path through the valley.

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4.05 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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4.58 km

Ölduháls Trail Junction

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4.61 km

Steaming Fumarole

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Mosquitoes, lots of mosquitoes, fly net is not bad

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4.78 km

View of the Valley in Iceland

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From the saddle you can see the valleys on both sides - even the jetties of the bathing areas are clearly visible.

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5.03 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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7.81 km

Geothermal Area Near Krýsuvík

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9.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

435 m

236 m

211 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

2.20 km

1.95 km

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

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Sunday 8 March

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-7°C

83 %

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Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

View of the Valley

Reykjadalur Hot Spring River

Ölduháls Trail Junction

Steaming Fumarole

View of the Valley in Iceland

View of the Icelandic Highlands

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