View of Volcanic Crater – Leirhnjúkur Volcanic Area loop from Kröflustöð
View of Volcanic Crater – Leirhnjúkur Volcanic Area loop from Kröflustöð
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View of Volcanic Crater – Leirhnjúkur Volcanic Area loop from Kröflustöð
03:57
14.4km
190m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 15, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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40 m
Leirhnjúkur Geothermal Area
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721 m
Smoking Mountain
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1.28 km
Krafla Lava Fields
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2.03 km
View of Volcanic Crater
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2.37 km
Leirhnjúkur Volcanic Area
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2.98 km
View of the Lava Field Near Mývatn
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3.12 km
Rift Zone between North America and Europe
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4.43 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
14.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.97 km
6.66 km
765 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.5 km
2.23 km
1.64 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (580 m)
Lowest point (460 m)
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