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Leirgerður Geothermal Area – The first hot springs loop from Hveragerði

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Leirgerður Geothermal Area – The first hot springs loop from Hveragerði

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Leirgerður Geothermal Area – The first hot springs loop from Hveragerði

03:25

12.1km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Leirgerður Geothermal Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

2

4.29 km

Reykjadalur Hot Springs Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Hike to a hot springs area with one of the most beautiful natural pools in Iceland.
Hveragerði is popular with tourist buses because of the greenhouses, where you can drink …

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4.49 km

Scenic River View

Highlight • River

The hiking trail follows the river. It is beautiful.

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4.90 km

The first hot springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pretty soon there is a side road to the first hot springs.

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5.05 km

Drottningarhola Geothermal Mud Pool

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Drottningarhola, also known as the Queen's borehole, is an interesting place in the Reykjadalur Valley. This valley is known for its geothermal activity and contains a warm water river in …

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5.11 km

Reykjadalur - The "Steam" Valley

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The walk to Drottningarhola and the warm water river in Reykjadalur is approximately 3 km long and takes approximately 45-60 minutes one way, with plenty of opportunities for photo stops …

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10.8 km

Reykjafoss Waterfall

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Built in 1929, it is the oldest building in Hveragerði.

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11.2 km

Reykjafoss Waterfall

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

3.52 km

2.72 km

411 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.46 km

3.40 km

906 m

330 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 28 June

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8°C

80 %

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