How long is the glacier hike in Iceland?

Our most popular Glacier Walk day tour! On this Iceland day tour from Reykjavík, you will explore the icy wonderland of Sólheimajökull glacier on an easy two and a half hour Glacier Walk. During the day we also visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls.



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It's not particularly difficult or hike on a glacier in Iceland, but of course, you'll need to watch your step–it's not exactly walking over flat, dry ground, either. Most people in our group had at least a phone with them to document the experience.

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A glacier hike in Iceland is truly worth it. If you love hiking in beautiful nature, a glacier hike will give you a whole new twist on that activity. I've been told by a guide that glacier hikes in Iceland are unique. The reason being that when you hike on an Icelandic glacier, you are actually hiking directly on ice.

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What to wear on a glacier hike in Iceland
  1. Merino Wool base layer.
  2. Layers of wool & fleece.
  3. Waterproof & windproof outer layers.
  4. Hat, scarf & gloves.
  5. Extra clothes for after hike.
  6. Hiking boots with ankle support.


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In short, you should have:
  1. Ankle-supporting walking boots.
  2. Layers of lightweight (but warm) breathable clothes.
  3. Waterproof outer layers - water will drip inside the ice cave.
  4. A hat fine enough to fit under a helmet.
  5. Gloves and warm socks.


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One of Myrdalsjokull Glacier's glacial tongues, Solheimajokull is very easily accessible, thanks to its location right off Route 1. You can reach the glacier just as you would the greater Myrdalsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull Glaciers, by following Route 1 along Iceland's South Coast, toward Vik.

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Hidden Lake Overlook This is one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park. Starting at Logan Pass, you will walk a combination of boardwalk and gravel trails to get to the overlook of Hidden Lake.

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How Far Is Langjokull Glacier from Reykjavik? You'll find Langjokull about 100 km (184 mi) from Reykjavik. It's the closest major ice cap to the capital city. It takes around 2 hours to drive from Reykjavik to the glacier.

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1. Hidden Lake (best hiking photo spot in Glacier National Park) Hidden Lake is such a stunning spot for photos, particularly at sunrise and sunset. There is a gorgeous viewing deck for amazing shots from above, and then you can hike down to the lake for different angles.

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