Hveradalir – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Ásgarður

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Hveradalir – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Ásgarður

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5.0

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Hveradalir – Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area loop from Ásgarður

04:03

12.8km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Kerlingarfjöll

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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100 m

Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The highland base at Kerlingarfjöll is a modern hikers hotel. They offer both hotel rooms and camping spots.

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2.12 km

View of the River Bend in Kerlingarfjöll

Highlight • Viewpoint

The river bend is a great motif and has several "siblings" around the world, such as those on the Moselle and also in the USA, which we photographed.

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6.03 km

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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6.32 km

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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12.5 km

Kerlingarfjöll Mountain Resort & Campground

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

2.37 km

205 m

156 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

2.57 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 11 September

5°C

1°C

79 %

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View of the River Bend in Kerlingarfjöll

Hveradalir

Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area

Kerlingarfjöll Mountain Resort & Campground

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