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2021 Fagradalsfjall Lava Flow – View of Meradalir Volcano loop from Borgarhraun

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2021 Fagradalsfjall Lava Flow – View of Meradalir Volcano loop from Borgarhraun

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2021 Fagradalsfjall Lava Flow – View of Meradalir Volcano loop from Borgarhraun

03:48

12.1km

310m

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: April 25, 2026

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Reykjanes Geopark

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View of the Sundhnúkagigar Lava Field Near Grindavík

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1.97 km

2021 Fagradalsfjall Lava Flow

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A hike on the recently reopened path at Fagradalsfjall is worthwhile. Because here you can get very close to the lava of Geldingadalir, which erupted on October 28, 2021. The …

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2.20 km

View of Fagradalsfjall and the South Coast

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Don’t forget to turn around after the strenuous climb up to enjoy the gorgeous views of the coastline

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2.57 km

View of Fagradalsfjall Lava Field

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Impressive proximity to the lava field that is still warm, steams and smokes.

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4.15 km

View of Meradalir Volcano

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First decent views of the actual lava coming out of the crater. Here you are wandering on the eastern slopes of Fagradalsfjall mountain that are the western side of Geldingadalur valley

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5.43 km

Geldingadalir Lava Field

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Here you pass directly under one of the vents from the 2021 outbreak right where the lavastream stopped.

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6.03 km

View of Meradalir Volcano and Lava Flow

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Always check the information on safetravel.is/eruption-in-reykjanes and en.vedur.is/volcanoes/fagradalsfjall-eruption/volcanic-gases before you start!

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7.86 km

Meradalir Crater

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Impressive lavafields with the crater of Meradalir in the back.

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

2.98 km

2.38 km

120 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 16 June

13°C

7°C

36 %

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