Dimmuborgir – Around Dimmuborgir loop from Dimmuborgir

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Dimmuborgir – Around Dimmuborgir loop from Dimmuborgir

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Dimmuborgir – Around Dimmuborgir loop from Dimmuborgir

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3.72km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Mývatn og Laxá

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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48 m

Dimmuborgir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dimmuborgir, also known as the 'dark castles', is a spectacular nature reserve. The area is known for its unique and erratic lava formations that formed during volcanic eruptions about 3,000 …

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Around Dimmuborgir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small Circle: 550 meters, a 10 or 15-minute walk. (blue)
Big Circle: 850 meters, a 20-minute walk. (yellow)
Krókastígur: 800 meters, a 40-minute walk. (light blue)
Mellönd Circle: 1200 meters, …

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761 m

Jólasveinahellir Cave

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1.90 km

Kirkja Lava Cave, Dimmuborgir

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Dimmurborgir is an eerie rock labyrinth with peculiar ... caves and domes, e.g. Kirkja (church) were named.

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3.29 km

Elf Living Room Cave

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Some caves in the area are so large that they could even sleep several people.
The area is surrounded by legends and myths. According to Icelandic folklore, Dimmuborgir is home …

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3.61 km

Kaffi Borgir

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Kaffi Borgir is a cozy café located in Reykjahlíð, at the entrance to the Dimmuborgir lava formations. It offers fantastic views over the lake and Dimmuborgir. The café is known …

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3.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

798 m

209 m

Surfaces

2.16 km