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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Garðabær

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Iceland

Garðabær

Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Garðabær

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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Garðabær

04:49

17.8km

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 6, 2026

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Reykjanesfólkvangur

Vífilsstaðahraun

Vífilsstaðavatn

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.71 km

Vífilsstaðavatn

Nature Reserve

8.06 km

Vatnsgjáinn

Highlight • Gorge

Be careful when climbing down.

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8.92 km

Búrfell

Nature Reserve

9.82 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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10.1 km

Búrfellsgjá Crater

Highlight • Volcano

10.3 km

Búrfell Crater

Highlight • Volcano

12.8 km

Búrfellsgjá

Highlight • Gorge

13.1 km

Selgjá

Highlight • Gorge

There are more trails to explore around and you can use this as a starting point. Beautiful.

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17.3 km

Vífilsstaðir Building

Highlight • Monument

17.6 km

Hraunkotslækur Stream

Highlight • River

17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

2.16 km

351 m

155 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

3.94 km

1.56 km

748 m

146 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Garðabær

Vatnsgjáinn

Cave in Búrfellsgjá

Búrfellsgjá Crater

Búrfell Crater

Búrfellsgjá

Selgjá

Vífilsstaðir Building

Hraunkotslækur Stream

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