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View of Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey loop from Dyrhólaey

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Mýrdalshreppur

View of Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey loop from Dyrhólaey

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4.6

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274

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View of Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey loop from Dyrhólaey

00:20

1.27km

10m

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: July 18, 2026

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Dyrhólaey

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Start point

Parking

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57 m

Puffin colony at Dyrhólaey

Highlight • Natural Monument

So many are incredibly beautiful.

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437 m

View of the Dyrhólaey cliffs and basalt columns

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603 m

View of Reynisfjara

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A great viewpoint on the black beach.

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746 m

Dyrhólaey

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Beautiful it is on this coast

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889 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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983 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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1.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

691 m

554 m

Surfaces

680 m

378 m

187 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 29 July

13°C

7°C

12 %

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Comments

July 4, 2022,Kap Dyrhólaey

On the hunt for the puffin we braved the storm and visited Cape Dyrhólaey. And indeed: some specimens of the beautiful animals flew to the cliffs. The photos are difficult to take with a cell phone. In picture 5 one can be guessed with outstretched wings.

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September 4, 2024,Dyrhólaey Viewpoint Rock Arch and Black Beach

Dyrhólaey promontory, a naturally formed arch in the cliff. Dyrhólaey is a former volcanic island created by an eruption thousands of years ago. Game of Thrones location.

February 27, 2025,Iceland: Dyrholaey

Dyrhólaey is a former island and a peninsula with a spectacular view of the south coast of Iceland. Learn about its history, wildlife, attractions and how to visit it from a local guide.

July 9, 2023,38-23 - Island Rundreise - Tag 4 von 14 - Dyrholey (die Türlochinsel) und Papageitaucher sowie freche Möven

What else happened that day: please see for yourself:
komoot.de/tour/1205544356
komoot.de/tour/1205763790

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View of Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey loop from Dyrhólaey

Dyrhólaey information board

Puffin colony at Dyrhólaey

View of the Dyrhólaey cliffs and basalt columns

View of Reynisfjara

Dyrhólaey

View of Dyrhólaey Arch and Black Sand Beach

Sneaker Wave Warning Sign at Dyrhólaey

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