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Hekla Ascent – Hekla Summit loop from Rauðaskál

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Hekla Ascent – Hekla Summit loop from Rauðaskál

Hard

15

hikers

Hekla Ascent – Hekla Summit loop from Rauðaskál

05:38

14.2km

950m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

4.71 km

Crossing a Lava Field

Highlight • Natural

Cut-resistant gloves are recommended by the sharp lava stones.
Orientation with GPS helpful, since the way no longer marked u. hardly recognizable.

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5.31 km

Hekla Ascent

Highlight • Volcano

Due to the loose scree it is very difficult to get ahead. In addition there are the partly very steep sections, which cost a lot of power.
In fog (as with us), the orientation is very difficult! GPS device necessary!

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7.03 km

Hekla Summit

Highlight • Summit

When the weather is nice you will be rewarded with incredible views. The feeling of being on an active volcano is incredible. If you expect lava flows and a large …

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13.0 km

Mid-Altitude Parking Lot on Hekla

Highlight • Parking

Access only with 4x4 to reach. The last section to the parking lot requires four-wheel drive. If you park further down, you can also reach the Hekla with a "normal" …

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14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

3.91 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

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