Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Iceland

Ljótipollur Crater Lake – Landmannalaugar Campground loop from Landmannalaugar

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Iceland

Ljótipollur Crater Lake – Landmannalaugar Campground loop from Landmannalaugar

Hard

4.8

(13)

102

hikers

Ljótipollur Crater Lake – Landmannalaugar Campground loop from Landmannalaugar

04:56

17.7km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 0 m for 30 m

After 17.7 km for 30 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

220 m

Mountain Mall Supply Buses

Highlight • Rest Area

There are three buses in the 'Basecamp' - the Mountain Mail supply station. There you can fortify yourself after a tour. From coffee to delicious cakes or even hot dogs... …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

1.70 km

Lava Field in Friðland að Fjallabaki

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

2.48 km

4

4.01 km

Stútur Volcanic Crater

Highlight • Volcano

A small volcanic crater directly at Fjallabaksleið. The trail is marked.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

7.26 km

Ljótipollur Crater Lake

Highlight • Lake

6

7.98 km

Ljótipollur Crater Lake

Highlight • Lake

10.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

13.7 km

View of Landmannalaugar

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

17.7 km

Landmannalaugar Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

If you plan to stay here, Landmannalaugar Campground offers a unique opportunity to sleep under the Highland stars. Surrounded by this majestic backdrop, you can relax in the hot springs …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.36 km

3.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.29 km

2.37 km

158 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Today

Tuesday 2 June

4°C

2°C

57 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Hard

5.0

1,250

View over Landmannalaugar – View of Friðland að Fjallabaki loop from Landmannalaugar

03:44h

9.17km

350m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy