176 km176 km109 mi from Reykjavík · ~2h 25m· Updated
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No winter service
Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 weekdays, 07:30-21:00 weekends (winter schedule)
Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works
Live conditions for the full circuit, not just the road into Dyrhólaey.
Famous black sand beach near Vík. Powerful sneaker waves, basalt sea stacks (Reynisdrangar), and basalt column cave. Extreme caution required.
Southernmost village in Iceland. Famous black sand beach, Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and close to Dyrhólaey arch.
Glacier tongue descending from Mýrdalsjökull. Popular for guided glacier hikes. Visible from Route 1 parking lot.
One of Iceland's largest waterfalls. 25m wide, 60m drop. Rainbow visible in spray on sunny days. Climb staircase for panoramic view.
Beautiful valley between glaciers Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull, and Tindfjallajökull. Lush green, river crossings. 4x4 required.
Requires 4x4
Iconic waterfall you can walk behind. 60m drop from a sea cliff. Part of the South Coast route. Gljúfrabúi waterfall hidden nearby.