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Hverfjall Crater

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Hverfjall Crater

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Hverfjall Crater

Recommended by 78 hikers out of 79

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mývatn og Laxá

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Location: Skútustaðahreppur, Iceland

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1. Hverfjall Trailhead – Hverfjall Ascent Path loop from Reykjahlíð

11.9km

03:24

220m

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

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2. Hverfjall Trailhead – Hverfjall Crater loop from Reykjahlíð

6.72km

01:59

200m

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

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3. Hverfjall Crater – Hverfjall Trailhead loop from Reykjahlíð

11.5km

03:15

190m

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

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Willem VS

June 11, 2024

<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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Christian Sischka

June 8, 2024

There are 2 parking spaces near the crater, this is the closest for the climb, but here you have to pay to park, private property. There is also an information board and, more importantly, a toilet.
The climb is not too steep and is mainly lava sand and stones. At the crater rim there is more lava gravel. You can also walk around the crater on the crater rim, but in my opinion it doesn't give you much new insight, it's enough to walk a bit.
In the "winter" in June there are beautiful structures, but also icy winds

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Skútustaðahreppur, Iceland

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