Askja Volcano Round Trip
16 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Map of Askja Volcano Round Trip
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65.0419°N, 16.5952°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F910 (Holuhraun - Askja)
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.
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How long is the Askja Volcano Round Trip hike?
The Askja Volcano Round Trip trail is about 16 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 Askja Volcano Round Trip trailhead?
Askja Volcano Round Trip 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 Askja Volcano Round Trip safe to hike alone?
Askja Volcano Round Trip sits 66 km from Vogar við Mývatn. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 711 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 Askja Volcano Round Trip?
Askja Volcano Round Trip climbs about 711 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
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