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Hverir (Hverarönd) – Hverir Geothermal Area loop from Grjótagjá

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Hverir (Hverarönd) – Hverir Geothermal Area loop from Grjótagjá

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5.0

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34

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Hverir (Hverarönd) – Hverir Geothermal Area loop from Grjótagjá

02:44

9.41km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.21 km for 164 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

4.17 km

View of Námafjall Geothermal Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rock is a beautiful landmark on the climb, which is steep with short and long hairpin bends. In the meantime, enjoy the beautiful moonscape below you.

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2

4.69 km

Sulfur Mound

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

4.93 km

Sulfur Mound (Fumarole) at Hverir

Highlight • Natural Monument

These sulfur craters are the result of volcanic activity, which emits sulfur gases from the Earth. These gases can build up and crystallize, creating towers of pure sulfur. These towers …

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4

5.00 km

Hverir - Námafjall

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

5.18 km

Geothermal Mud Pots

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

5.25 km

Hverir (Hverarönd)

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the foot of Namafjall lies Hverir, one of the largest solfat tar fields in the country. Boiling gray mud, yellow sulphurous shine, red glow of oxidized earth... amidst white …

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7

5.26 km

Large Mud Pot

Highlight • Natural Monument

8

5.29 km

Hverir Geothermal Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you want to enjoy the view of the geothermal field from the adjacent mountain, you should (from the parking lot) take the trail from the right to the top. …

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6.88 km

Námaskarð

Mountain Pass

B

9.41 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

3.16 km

1.61 km

495 m

351 m

342 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.40 km

1.73 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

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