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Dyrhólaey – Dyrhólaey Arch loop from Dyrhólaey

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Dyrhólaey – Dyrhólaey Arch loop from Dyrhólaey

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Dyrhólaey – Dyrhólaey Arch loop from Dyrhólaey

01:15

4.20km

120m

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: February 27, 2026

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Dyrhólaey

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.60 km

Dyrhólaey information board

Highlight • Rest Area

1.82 km

View of Reynisfjara

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great viewpoint on the black beach.

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1.86 km

Puffin colony at Dyrhólaey

Highlight • Natural Monument

So many are incredibly beautiful.

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1.99 km

Sneaker Wave Warning Sign at Dyrhólaey

Highlight • Structure

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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2.09 km

Dyrhólaey

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful it is on this coast

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2.23 km

View of Dyrhólaey Arch and Black Sand Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Lágey (lowland) of the Dyrhólaey peninsula you have a good view of Reynisfjara.

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3.87 km

Dyrhólaey Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Incredible view, but very crowded by tourists. Great puffin colonies.

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3.92 km

Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

From the Háey (highlands) of the Dyrhólaey peninsula you have a beautiful view of the coast and the lighthouse.

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4.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

821 m

146 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

385 m

303 m

< 100 m

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Dyrhólaey – Dyrhólaey Arch loop from Dyrhólaey

Dyrhólaey information board

View of Reynisfjara

Puffin colony at Dyrhólaey

Sneaker Wave Warning Sign at Dyrhólaey

Dyrhólaey

View of Dyrhólaey Arch and Black Sand Beach

Dyrhólaey Arch

Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse

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