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Hafnarfjörður

Reykjanesfólkvangur Trailhead – Búrfellsgjá Crater loop from Kaldárhraun og Gjárnar

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Reykjanesfólkvangur Trailhead – Búrfellsgjá Crater loop from Kaldárhraun og Gjárnar

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Reykjanesfólkvangur Trailhead – Búrfellsgjá Crater loop from Kaldárhraun og Gjárnar

02:08

8.12km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Reykjanesfólkvangur

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

608 m

Reykjanesfólkvangur Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is a great place to start for a walk in almost any direction. So many options from here.

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2

675 m

River Crossing in Iceland

Highlight • River

3

2.10 km

Hundred Meter Cave

Highlight • Cave

4

3.13 km

Búrfellsgjá Crater

Highlight • Volcano

5

3.44 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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6

3.67 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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4.33 km

Búrfell

Nature Reserve

8

4.87 km

Gjárétt Sheepfold Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

9

4.95 km

Vatnsgjáinn

Highlight • Gorge

Be careful when climbing down.

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8.12 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

2.86 km

563 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.13 km

2.21 km

457 m

192 m

121 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Friday 3 July

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6°C

22 %

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