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The first hot springs – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

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The first hot springs – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

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The first hot springs – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

02:48

9.37km

280m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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135 m

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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750 m

The first hot springs

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Pretty soon there is a side road to the first hot springs.

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915 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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2.35 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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4.70 km

Small Waterfall Near Reykjadalur Hot Springs

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A rather modest waterfall, but a beautiful one. The path to it is recognizable, but somewhat more difficult.

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4.75 km

Hot spring in Reykjadalur (Steam Valley)

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After a marked path to the source of the Reykjadalsá turns into a rock gorge, we can walk to the steam columns and marvel at another fascinating geothermal area with solfatars, mud and hot springs.

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4.98 km

Hot spring in the Reykjadalur Valley

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From this bank we see a beautiful red colored source.

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5.31 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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9.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

509 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

2.87 km

2.34 km

275 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 7 March

2°C

-3°C

78 %

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