Hiking in Golden Circle

Easy, year-round hikes close to the capital: bathe in the Reykjadalur hot river near Hveragerði or follow the riverside path to the startlingly blue Brúarfoss.

Trails in Golden Circle

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring Hike

Easy8 km · 2–3 hours

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Brúarfoss Trail

Easy6 km · 1.5–2 hours

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Þingvellir: Almannagjá & Öxarárfoss

Moderate8.5 km · 2–2.5 hours

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Hengill

Challenging13 km · 4–5.5 hours

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Kerið Crater Rim

Easy1.5 km · 30 minutes

Plan & book

Tours, huts & transport in Golden Circle

🥾Guided tour

Reykjadalur Hot Spring Hike Tour

Pickup in Reykjavík, a guided hike up the steaming valley and a soak in the hot river.

Licensed Icelandic operators5–6 hours

Booking coming soon

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Golden Circle Tours with Hiking

Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss combined with short hikes, including some that stop at Brúarfoss.

Licensed Icelandic operators8–10 hours

Booking coming soon

Online booking is coming soon. Until then, use this list to see what to plan for this hike.