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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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Hverir (Hverarönd) – Hverir Geothermal Area loop from Grjótagjá

02:45

9.48km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 9, 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 4.28 km for 164 m

Waypoints

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4.01 km

Námafjall viewpoint

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At this viewpoint marked on the map you have a beautiful view of the red moon landscape, its "sources" and their smoke plumes.

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4.24 km

View of Námafjall Geothermal Area

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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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5.00 km

Sulfur Mound (Fumarole) at Hverir

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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 can have a distinctive yellow color and emit a strong odor. The whole thing is impressive.

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5.07 km

Hverir - Námafjall

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5.25 km

Geothermal Mud Pots

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5.32 km

Hverir (Hverarönd)

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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 fumaroles, the pulsations of the earth present an unreal spectacle. In mud pits, soil and stone are dissolved by acidic water into a bubbling mixture. A little further on, emissions of steam full of hydrogen sulfide (that typical rotten egg smell) are converted into sulfur deposits after contact with oxygen. This sulfur was used for the production of gunpowder.

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5.33 km

Large Mud Pot

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5.36 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. Left is only recommended with really good grip under the soles.
Tip 2: Do not touch the gray sulphurous soil. The sticks to the finger and you have the entire rest of the day to feel the need to wash your hands.
Luckily, there's the highlight nearby: "Outside shower" :)

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6.95 km

Námaskarð

Mountain Pass

9.48 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

3.25 km

1.62 km

487 m

351 m

331 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

2.40 km

1.76 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Hverir (Hverarönd) – Hverir Geothermal Area loop from Grjótagjá

Námafjall viewpoint

View of Námafjall Geothermal Area

Sulfur Mound (Fumarole) at Hverir

Hverir - Námafjall

Geothermal Mud Pots

Hverir (Hverarönd)

Large Mud Pot

Hverir Geothermal Area

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