View of Vík with a resting bench – Switchbacks loop from Vik
View of Vík with a resting bench – Switchbacks loop from Vik
5.0
(2)
21
hikers
View of Vík with a resting bench – Switchbacks loop from Vik
01:26
4.40km
180m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
863 m
View of Vík with a resting bench
Highlight • Viewpoint
1.88 km
View of Vík and Black Sand Beach
Highlight • Viewpoint
Translated by Google •
Tip by
1.99 km
Switchbacks
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
3.60 km
Víkurfjara (Black Sand Beach)
Highlight • Beach
4.40 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.87 km
1.33 km
170 m
Surfaces
1.84 km
1.13 km
659 m
466 m
240 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Highest point (190 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Today
Friday 26 June
12°C
6°C
45 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free