View of Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey loop from Dyrhólaey

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View of Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey loop from Dyrhólaey

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View of Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey loop from Dyrhólaey

00:22

1.37km

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Dyrhólaey

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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77 m

Puffin colony at Dyrhólaey

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So many are incredibly beautiful.

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536 m

View of the Dyrhólaey cliffs and basalt columns

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702 m

View of Reynisfjara

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A great viewpoint on the black beach.

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845 m

Dyrhólaey

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Beautiful it is on this coast

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988 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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1.08 km

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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1.32 km

Dyrhólaey information board

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1.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

698 m

571 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

651 m

517 m

208 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 19 October

7°C

4°C

98 %

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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.