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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

Moderate

4.7

(22)

96

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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik

04:12

13.4km

450m

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: August 19, 2026

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Katla Geopark

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

863 m

View of Vík with a resting bench

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2

5.33 km

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 …

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3

9.10 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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9.43 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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9.43 km

Reynisfjara Basalt Columns

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Gigantic basalt columns, great photo motif

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9.54 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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10.1 km

View of Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks

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Very nice view of the Reynisdrangar group of rock needles.

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11.5 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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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

3.95 km

2.86 km

2.67 km

Surfaces

4.24 km

3.34 km

2.96 km

1.19 km

1.19 km

487 m

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Sunday 11 October

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2°C

30 %

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