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Hveradalir – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Hveradalshnúkur

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Hveradalir – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Hveradalshnúkur

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Hveradalir – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Hveradalshnúkur

04:18

13.0km

530m

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 15, 2026

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Kerlingarfjöll

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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301 m

Hveradalir

Highlight • Natural Monument

This hike really starts with great views directly from the trailhead. You'll see most of the Hveradalir geothermal area, ready to be explored

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585 m

Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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10.0 km

Signs

Highlight • Structure

Good to know direction and distance

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10.1 km

Snowfield Approaching Hveradalir

Highlight • Natural

10.8 km

View of Hveradalir Geothermal Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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11.8 km

Geothermal Area in Kerlingarfjöll

Highlight • Natural Monument

12.3 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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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.01 km

125 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

1.01 km

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (900 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 20 June

9°C

2°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Hveradalir

Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area

Signs

Snowfield Approaching Hveradalir

View of Kerlingarfjöll

View of Hveradalir Geothermal Area

Geothermal Area in Kerlingarfjöll

Rest Area Hveradalir

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