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Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano

North Iceland6.2 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano

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65.0420°N, 16.5957°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F894 (Öskjuvatnsvegur)
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 66.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
274 km in a straight line
What else is close
70 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano weather and conditions

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1°Cmostly clear · feels -10°C17 m/sgusts 239 h 38 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:41
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur54 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn62 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reykjahlíð68 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð68 km
  2. 2Bónus99 km
  3. 3Fisk Kompaní99 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano hike?
The Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano trail is about 6.2 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano trailhead?
Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano safe to hike alone?
Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano sits 66 km from Vogar við Mývatn. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 184 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Apollo Landing Roundtrip Askja Volcano?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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