Lakes – Víti Crater Lake (Krafla) loop from Krafla

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Lakes – Víti Crater Lake (Krafla) loop from Krafla

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Lakes – Víti Crater Lake (Krafla) loop from Krafla

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2.92km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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31 m

Viewpoint over the Krafla geothermal power plant

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From the hill south of the power plant, there is a good view of the geothermal facility.

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1.13 km

Lakes

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Víti Crater Lake (Krafla)

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The loop around the lake is worth it! Next to the lake there are other craters and surprisingly much vegetation;)

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1.49 km

Small Crater Lake Near the Large One

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1.49 km

Panoramic View of Víti and Öskjuvatn Crater Lakes

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2.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.58 km

777 m

306 m

243 m

Surfaces

1.58 km

964 m

243 m

119 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 13 October

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Lakes – Víti Crater Lake (Krafla) loop from Krafla

Viewpoint over the Krafla geothermal power plant

Lakes

Víti Crater Lake (Krafla)

Small Crater Lake Near the Large One

Panoramic View of Víti and Öskjuvatn Crater Lakes

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