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Hverfjall Ascent Trail – Hverfjall Crater loop from Reykjahlíð

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Hverfjall Ascent Trail – Hverfjall Crater loop from Reykjahlíð

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4.6

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Hverfjall Ascent Trail – Hverfjall Crater loop from Reykjahlíð

03:41

13.3km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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4.53 km

Hverfjall Ascent Trail

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The ascent to Hverfjall is via a moderately sloping ramp.

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5.01 km

Hverfjall Crater View

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Climbing up Hverfjall was a real highlight (on an e-bike).
Actually more for hikers (:- Great view from the top

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5.20 km

Hverfjall Crater

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<you can also walk from Dimmuborgir through the Gatklettur to the Hverfjall and then you arrive at the slightly more challenging southern climb.

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6.17 km

Hverfjall Crater

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Beautiful walk around the crater

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6.52 km

Hverfjall Crater

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7.61 km

Viewpoint

8.00 km

View of Hverfjall Crater

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8.14 km

View of Hverfjall and the Mývatn Volcanic Landscape

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10.7 km

Grjótagjá Cave

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In the past it was even possible to swim in a cave, today it is forbidden.
Incidentally, this cave is also a location of the …

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

198 m

138 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

3.39 km

1.22 km

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Friday 3 July

9°C

3°C

47 %

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Hverfjall Crater

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View of Hverfjall Crater

View of Hverfjall and the Mývatn Volcanic Landscape

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