Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik
Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik
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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns – Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks loop from Vik
02:55
8.74km
390m
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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: April 15, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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985 m
View of Vík with a resting bench
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3.50 km
View of Dyrhólaey
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4.40 km
View of Reynisfjara Beach
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4.73 km
Hálsanefshellir Cave
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There are actually two sea caves at the beach looking quite similar. Even some websites mix them up. Hálsanefshellir has the pillars on the right, the other cave on the left side of the entrance.
The beach is named after the mountain above, the Reynisdrangar (Three Trolls). It is formed by three huge basalt flows which look like an irregular stack. According to legend, there were three trolls who tried to pull a ship to shore, but took so long they were caught by the sunrise and turned into the three spiky rocks you see today. The mountain has various spots consisting of basalt pillars.
The beach is not only famous, it is also infamous, because it is one of the two beaches on Iceland with dangerous undercurrent.
Source: Showcaves.com
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Reynisfjara Basalt Columns
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4.84 km
Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks
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5.43 km
View of Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks
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6.81 km
View of Vík and Black Sand Beach
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8.74 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.13 km
2.91 km
1.68 km
Surfaces
6.23 km
924 m
602 m
375 m
316 m
240 m
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