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The first hot springs – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

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The first hot springs – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

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The first hot springs – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

02:59

9.46km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Parking

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316 m

Scenic River View

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The hiking trail follows the river. It is beautiful.

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726 m

The first hot springs

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Pretty soon there is a side road to the first hot springs.

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Drottningarhola Geothermal Mud Pool

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Drottningarhola, also known as the Queen's borehole, is an interesting place in the Reykjadalur Valley. This valley is known for its geothermal activity and contains a warm water river in which visitors can bathe. The name Reykjadalur literally means “Steam Valley”, which refers to the steam rising from the ground due to the geothermal activity in the area.

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Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

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The walk to Drottningarhola and the warm water river in Reykjadalur is approximately 3 km long and takes approximately 45-60 minutes one way, with plenty of opportunities for photo stops along the way. Along the way you will encounter several hot springs and mud pools, and the walking route can sometimes be steep and narrow.

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Small Waterfall Near Reykjadalur Hot Springs

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A rather modest waterfall, but a beautiful one. The path to it is recognizable, but somewhat more difficult.

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Hot spring in Reykjadalur (Steam Valley)

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After a marked path to the source of the Reykjadalsá turns into a rock gorge, we can walk to the steam columns and marvel at another fascinating geothermal area with solfatars, mud and hot springs.

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Hot spring in the Reykjadalur Valley

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From this bank we see a beautiful red colored source.

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Reykjadalur Hot Spring River

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The bathing area is beautifully situated between two plank banks. Here you can find a suitable place to bathe. The higher the warmer. Do you think it's too hot? You have a cold inflow via a second watercourse. This way you can play with the temperature.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.02 km

301 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

2.87 km

2.75 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 27 July

17°C

7°C

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Comments

August 21, 2022,Island: Reykjadalur - Hot Spring - Reykjadalur

Some info:

Children from 6 years
Not suitable for pushchairs
Strong climb the first 1.5 km

take bathing suits with you,
At the finish you can swim in the warm river.
Attention: 43 degrees. Pay attention to the circuit.

Otherwise...great tour.

Some information:

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July 22, 2024,Hot spring – Reykjadalur Hot Spring loop from Hveragerði

This is a good hike. So worth it, I recommend checking out the waterfall deep inside the gorge. Litle longer walk than the baths

June 5, 2026,🇮🇸Island (36). Reykjadalur. Baden im heissen Fluss.

Rainy day today. The rainiest ever so far.
But it wasn't that bad on the tour.
We set off in light rain towards the hot springs that feed the river in the beautiful valley. And when it started to rain harder, we simply retreated into the hot water in the river and didn't get wet from the rain anymore.
Everyone …

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June 26, 2024,Wandern im Hengill-Geothermalgebiet 🛀🌪

The first hike (round trip with Vikings) took us to the Hengill area, deep into the Icelandic nature, to the solfataras and hot springs. It is one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Iceland. 🤩
We started at 11 degrees and 🌧, but a little later the 🌞 came out and we started sweating.
The bath in the bathtub-warm …

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October 18, 2025,Reykjadalur Thermalfluss – Beeindruckende Schlucht Runde von Hveragerði

It takes about 1.5 hours each way. Bring your swimsuit and towels!

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November 16, 2022,Reykjadalur, Thermal Baths: Iceland

Hike with slight bit of elevation, could be tiring at the begining. Could see some waterfalls and small hot ponds.
Don't forget to take your swim clothes!!

August 10, 2021,Wanderung 10.08.2021 18:17

The landscape leaves you speechless. A new panorama highlight awaits you at every corner

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July 1, 2024,🇮🇸 Reykjadalur (heiße Quellen)

The valley of the hot springs lies above Hveragerði - our stop today. There are wooden walkways to the left and right of the river from which you can step into the water, which is around 40 degrees Celsius. As the water is knee-deep at most, you have to make a bit of an effort to get completely wet. At …

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The first hot springs – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River loop from Varmá

Scenic River View

The first hot springs

Drottningarhola Geothermal Mud Pool

Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

Small Waterfall Near Reykjadalur Hot Springs

Hot spring in Reykjadalur (Steam Valley)

Hot spring in the Reykjadalur Valley

Reykjadalur Hot Spring River

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