Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Garðabær

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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Garðabær

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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Garðabær

04:58

18.4km

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reykjanesfólkvangur

Vífilsstaðahraun

Vífilsstaðavatn

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Vífilsstaða Lake

Highlight • Lake

A well-maintained, approx. 2.5 km long gravel path leads around the lake. There are three parking lots. From the parking lot at the southern end of the lake, a path …

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2.29 km

Vífilsstaðavatn

Nature Reserve

8.64 km

Vatnsgjáinn

Highlight • Gorge

Be careful when climbing down.

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9.51 km

Búrfell

Nature Reserve

10.4 km

Cave in Búrfellsgjá

Highlight • Cave

If a little off the trail is still good to see. The little detour is worth it.

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10.7 km

Búrfellsgjá Crater

Highlight • Volcano

10.9 km

Búrfell Crater

Highlight • Volcano

11.7 km

Fault Line Before Búrfell

Highlight • Natural Monument

The ascent to Búrfell crater start here. Easy for hikers, but climbing with a bicycle without putting a foot down is a challenge!

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13.3 km

Búrfellsgjá

Highlight • Gorge

18.2 km

Hraunkotslækur Stream

Highlight • River

18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

3.32 km

335 m

272 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

3.94 km

3.35 km

297 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

9°C

6°C

82 %

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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Garðabær

Vífilsstaða Lake

Vatnsgjáinn

Cave in Búrfellsgjá

Búrfellsgjá Crater

Búrfell Crater

Fault Line Before Búrfell

Búrfellsgjá

Hraunkotslækur Stream

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