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Fagrihver Hot Spring – Hveravellir Geothermal Area loop from Hveravellir

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Fagrihver Hot Spring – Hveravellir Geothermal Area loop from Hveravellir

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Fagrihver Hot Spring – Hveravellir Geothermal Area loop from Hveravellir

06:48

25.1km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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404 m

Historic Shelter at Hveravellir

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This hut is the oldest surviving rest house at Hveravellir. It was built in 1922.
Today, the hut is a good picnic spot in bad weather, as there are table …

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859 m

Eyvindarhellir Cave

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Natural cave named after Fjalla-Eyvindur. (Eyvindur from the mountains)
Fjalla-Eyvindur's real name was Eyvindur Jónsson and he was convicted of theft around 1760 and fled to the highlands. He is …

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1.28 km

Eyvindarrétt

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Lava mound which, due to its shape, was used by Eyvindur as a sheep pen. Eyvindur was an Icelander convicted of theft around 1760 who fled to the highlands with his wife.

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1.46 km

Rocky Hill in Volcanic Landscape

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6.34 km

Strýtur Volcanic Rock Formations

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Shield volcano with interesting formations. Marked hiking trail from Hveravellir. Length of the path with circuit approx. 14 km. Duration approx. 3 hours.

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15.2 km

Þjófadalir Hut

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Hikers' hut run by the Ferðafélag Íslands association.

Information about the hut and prices / bookings can be obtained directly from the association.

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24.9 km

Fagrihver Hot Spring

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Hot smoking spring in Hveravellir geothermal area

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24.9 km

Hveravellir Geothermal Area

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This exciting high-temperature field is located in the middle of the Icelandic highlands, at road 35. Hot springs, solfatars, mud pots and a hotpot.
All sights can be reached safely …

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25.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Sunday 12 July

14°C

8°C

13 %

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Fagrihver Hot Spring – Hveravellir Geothermal Area loop from Hveravellir

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Fagrihver Hot Spring – Hveravellir Geothermal Area loop from Hveravellir

Historic Shelter at Hveravellir

Eyvindarhellir Cave

Eyvindarrétt

Rocky Hill in Volcanic Landscape

Strýtur Volcanic Rock Formations

Þjófadalir Hut

Fagrihver Hot Spring

Hveravellir Geothermal Area

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