This is one of the few opportunities in the world where you can run to a natural river thermal spring! Located on the ‘Golden Circle’ tour, the thermal river at Hveragerdi, known as the Reykjadalur, is a 3.5 km path through a mountain valley to a natural hot spring thermal river. From the parking lot, it is a steady climb, but not steep, along a wide and well-traveled path. It’s 3.5 km (2.2 miles) one-way from the parking lot to the thermal spring, where can refresh with a soak in the river’s perfect temperature.
Footpath to Hveragerdi. Author photo
If you’re with a partner, one option is to walk/hike to the river, and then run back to the parking lot. You can even continue from the parking lot into the town of Hveragerdi along a dedicated path (sign in parking lot, and keep following the red markers), for 3.2 km. There’s also a bathroom and cafe at the parking lot.
This is one of the few opportunities in the world where you can run to a natural river thermal spring! Located on the ‘Golden Circle’ tour, the thermal river at Hveragerdi, known as the Reykjadalur, is a 3.5 km path through a mountain valley to a natural hot spring thermal river. From the parking lot, it is a steady climb, but not steep, along a wide and well-traveled path. It’s 3.5 km (2.2 miles) one-way from the parking lot to the thermal spring, where can refresh with a soak in the river’s perfect temperature.
Footpath to Hveragerdi. Author photo
If you’re with a partner, one option is to walk/hike to the river, and then run back to the parking lot. You can even continue from the parking lot into the town of Hveragerdi along a dedicated path (sign in parking lot, and keep following the red markers), for 3.2 km. There’s also a bathroom and cafe at the parking lot.
There are many opportunities for unique, one-of-a-kind runs in Iceland. This post has some of the highlights: volcanoes, craters, canyons, hot springs, black sand beaches, lava fields, a Midnight Sun race, and more!
The northernmost capital city in the world has some wonderful running options. We've put together several routes, including a 'runseeing' tour, waterfront paths, parks, and some fun spots near the city.
'Golden Circle' route is a drive between the sightseeing highlights in southwest Iceland, within a day's drive of Reykjavik. We've put together runs at Hveragerdi, the Blue Lagoon, Thingvellir National Park, Black Sand Beach, & more.
Located in northern Iceland and the country's second largest city. Dedicated path along the harbor, paths along the Glerá River, and good trail running on Súlur Mountain with fantastic views.
One of our favorite towns in northern Iceland and a popular spot for whale watching tours. The main road along the water is runnable and has great views. A treat is the flat path around the mountainside Lake Botnsvatn. Black sand beaches nearby.
In the Ásbyrgi area of this large national park, there are some hiking trails that are also great for running. Run on a flat trail above or below a river canyon, or on a trail between two spectacular waterfalls -- Dentifoss and Selfoss.
One-of-a-kind run up the Eldfell volcano, which erupted in 1973. It's about 2 km up the winding, gradual path, with 200m of elevation gain. Great views from the top!
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