Reynisfjall
Reynisfjall
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RachelFH
Newburyport, MA73 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
My husband and I hiked up Reynisfjall after getting some directions from the information office in Vik. The path is clear to follow from the town. We started in sunshine, then the clouds arrived and we hiked up in reduced visibility and rain. Then we we got to the "payoff" view of the black sand beach and arch at Dyrholaey and the clouds lifted for a really great view! The black sand beach itself was a bit of a tourist zoo so to have an elevated position to get some good photos was worth the hike. The cliffs were covered in puffins too which were very cute to watch. Recommended for a couple of hours hike.
Written September 11, 2017
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Sara E
Montclair, NJ126 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
This walk was awesome. Beautiful views of the ocean and the beach below. This "thing to do" should really be titled "Walking the Reynisfjall Cliffs". From Vik we walked up a dirt access road which took us to the top of the hills overlooking the ocean. Once we got to the top and walked through the gate, instead of continuing on the road we went left and walked along a goat path which followed the edge of the cliff. We spent about two hours on this walk -- one hour in then turned around and went back the same way. It is not hard...although the initial walk to the top is up a steep road and you will be huffing and puffing by the time you reach the top. But it is well worth it. We had a beautiful day and the views were spectacular. (It was a little hard to find the access road but a local in town pointed it out to us.)
Written September 17, 2018
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Bonnie S
Somerville, MA39 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We took this cliff walk in the afternoon after leaving the black sand beaches and eating lunch in Vik. We didn't have 4WD so we parked close to the base of the trail on the townside of the mountain by the welcome to Vik sign. The trail is really a wide gravel road uphill. You'll need a good pair of walking shoes. After the initial ascent, be sure to look for almost barely noticeable yellow markers to the left of the main path. This smaller path will take you much closer to the cliff edge where you can see an incredible swarm of birds. We didn't see any puffins there but it's quite an amazing sight nonetheless. The walk took about 3-4 hours with stops along the way to enjoy the views as well as the sheep and horses nearby.
Written August 19, 2016
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Rebecca2004
Lugano, Switzerland286 contributions
Aug 2022
Took very nice pictures on the black beach with the rock stacks in the background. The big waves sweeping the beach are a plus
Written August 10, 2022
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Abby C
10 contributions
Jun 2021
Almost no one was there, so it felt very off the beaten path even though it's right out of town. Fun to skip rocks and see terns.
Written June 28, 2021
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Eston S
104 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
The road is off limits most of the time unless you have a Super Jeep or great four wheel drive. I would NOT go in bad weather. Walking is fine but a pretty good hike up hill. Top is incredible and view of Vik and ocean is unbelievable. Pictures were amazing. If you are in Vik ask about a tour or hike.
Written December 10, 2018
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Yubao D
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Dec 2016
Not too much outdoor things to do, very comfort and quiet small town, winter time are not recommend, the wind tooooooo big.
Written January 10, 2017
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jeremyd141
London, UK17 contributions
Jun 2023
If you want to see unusual lava formations - basalt columns and black sand this is the place. Be careful of the waves - no swimming there!
Written June 25, 2023
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Chrissieelder
Melbourne, Australia74 contributions
Sep 2019
This area again is absolutely a must see in Iceland. High on the cliffs looking out on to the North Atlantic Ocean is stunning
Written January 9, 2020
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SmileyKay
Cluj-Napoca, Romania1,414 contributions
Oct 2019
Located near Vik village, Reynisfjall is actually tuff mountain formed as a result of a volcanic eruption from under a glacier. What impressed me most were the basalt columns on Reynisfjoru beach, a spectacular formation that cannot be missed when visiting the area.
Written December 18, 2019
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where does the trail begin? Inside town or do you have to drive to it?
Written January 8, 2019
Right outside town. You could walk if you did not have a car. 1/2mile at most. Pretty easy hike at a good incline. More difficult drive with gravel, narrow road.
Written January 8, 2019
Are you able to hike down to Reynisfjara from the top of Reynisfjall?
Written April 21, 2018
Previous answer is wrong. Yes you can. I did it in 2019. There is a marked and somewhat steep trail, but definitely a trail, from the west side of Reynisfjall down to Reyniskirkja (the little church near the beach), and from there you just walk 1.5 km down the road to Reynisfjara.
Written April 30, 2021
Will this hike be ok for someone that is mildly afraid of heights? You're not walking on the edge of a cliff or anything like that? He would be fine on a wide trail.
Written March 3, 2018
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