South Coast at Vík
1Rangárþing eystra to Vik · Rangárþing eystra
Distance20.3mi · 33 km
Drive time36 minon the road
DifficultyEasy
CoastMoorland
Paved Ring Road run past waterfalls to black beaches.
This roughly 33 km section of Route 1 runs east from Skógafoss waterfall to the village of Vík, the southernmost in Iceland, beside the Reynisfjara black sand beach and its basalt columns. The Ring Road here is fully paved and open year round. Mind sudden gusts, drifting volcanic sand, and dangerous sneaker waves if you stop at the beach.
Where it runs
Rangárþing eystraStart · Rangárþing eystra
VikEnd · Iceland
Character
Corners35bends
Tightness2of 10
Max gradient6%≈ 1-in-17
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb152 mtotal ascent
Summit118 mhighest point · 387 ft
SpringSummerAutumnWinter
Elevation
113 m rangeKnow before you go
- Sneaker waves at Reynisfjara
- Blowing sand and ash
- Strong crosswinds
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