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The best walks and hikes in Skútustaðahreppur

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Iceland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Skútustaðahreppur to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Skútustaðahreppur is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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1. Hverfjall Trailhead – Hverfjall Ascent Path loop from Reykjahlíð

11.5km

03:18

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters – View of Lake Mývatn loop from Reykjahlíð

1.79km

00:27

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Viewpoint – Zigzagging up the mountain loop from Reykjahlíð

5.07km

01:41

210m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Dimmuborgir – Kirkja Lava Cave, Dimmuborgir loop from Reykjahlíð

2.86km

00:44

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Dimmuborgir Rock Formations Trail – Lava Columns at Lake Mývatn loop from Reykjahlíð

4.78km

01:13

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Lakes – Víti Crater Lake (Krafla) loop from Reykjahlíð

4.12km

01:12

100m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Leirhnjúkur – Leirhnjúkur Volcanic Area loop from Reykjahlíð

3.14km

00:51

40m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Hverfjall Ascent Trail – Hverfjall Crater loop from Reykjahlíð

13.4km

03:42

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Víti Crater Lake – Askja Caldera loop from Kópasker

19.6km

06:38

610m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Hverir Mud Pots – Hverir (Hverarönd) loop from Reykjahlíð

3.56km

01:10

110m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes in Skútustaðahreppur

1. Hverfjall Trailhead – Hverfjall Ascent Path loop from Reykjahlíð

2. Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters – View of Lake Mývatn loop from Reykjahlíð

3. Viewpoint – Zigzagging up the mountain loop from Reykjahlíð

4. Dimmuborgir – Kirkja Lava Cave, Dimmuborgir loop from Reykjahlíð

5. Dimmuborgir Rock Formations Trail – Lava Columns at Lake Mývatn loop from Reykjahlíð

6. Lakes – Víti Crater Lake (Krafla) loop from Reykjahlíð

7. Leirhnjúkur – Leirhnjúkur Volcanic Area loop from Reykjahlíð

8. Hverfjall Ascent Trail – Hverfjall Crater loop from Reykjahlíð

9. Víti Crater Lake – Askja Caldera loop from Kópasker

10. Hverir Mud Pots – Hverir (Hverarönd) loop from Reykjahlíð

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