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View of Kerlingarfjöll – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Ásgarður

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View of Kerlingarfjöll – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Ásgarður

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View of Kerlingarfjöll – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Ásgarður

03:55

11.0km

550m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Kerlingarfjöll

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3.61 km

View of Hveradalir Geothermal Area

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This viewpoint is the first view you will get at the geothermal area of Hveradalir when you start your hike at the highland base Kerlingarfjöll. Don’t miss out!

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4.63 km

Geothermal Area in Kerlingarfjöll

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.14 km

After the long ascent and steep descent, this place, which is furnished with simple benches, offers the opportunity for a break and stretching your legs. Everywhere around you seethes, gurgles and hisses. A unique atmosphere.

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5.31 km

Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area

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Here it whistles and bubbles as if the earth were boiling. A dream of earth.

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9.50 km

Hveradalir Geothermal Area, Kerlingarfjöll

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Despite the overcast sky and rain, an incredible variety of colors reveals itself here.

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9.84 km

Glacier in Kerlingarfjöll

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10.7 km

Kerlingarfjöll Mountain Resort & Campground

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Base for hiking in Kerlingarfjöll with campsite, cabins and rooms. We were on the camping meadow above the stream.

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

2.25 km

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

1.19 km

1.13 km

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 10 September

10°C

3°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

July 8, 2024,IJsland 2024 | Dag 23-24: Kerlingarfjöll <> Hveradalir

Day 23 | July 8 | Kerlingarfjöll

Kerlingarfjöll is truly a showcase of the unique geological phenomena that Iceland has to offer. The entire mountain area is still very young and is characterized by so-called Tuya volcanism. Tuya volcanism occurs when an eruption occurs beneath a glacier. This apparently leaves unique traces. Volcanoes usually leave granite behind, but here (and …

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July 22, 2024,Island 2: Geothermalgebiet Hverabotn

The rain stopped on time, temperature in single figures, strong wind - great tour. The first photos are early from the campsite - the best thing there is the hot pot 🥰

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July 18, 2023,Wanderung von Kerlingarfjöll zum Thermalgebiet Hveradal

Lovely hike from the guesthouse in Kerlingarfjöll to the thermal area of Hveradal. Unfortunately only recorded from the thermal area😳. The loop is around 11.5 km in total and the total altitude difference adds up to 655 m. But it's definitely worth it. We had the best weather. When it rains, it will certainly be difficult at times, as the …

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