Map of Crateri del Lago Myvatn
Map
65.5714°N, 17.0333°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 848 (Mývatnssveitarvegur)
Off the main road
- 4.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Vogar við Mývatn — 7.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 281 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 205 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Crateri del Lago Myvatn
Askja Classicfrom 34.900 ISK · 12 h
Askja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Buggy Adventure Mývatn - ATV tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 2 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn 1.Hour Snowmobile Safarifrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Snowshoeing in Krafla volcanic areafrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h
Fat Bike Mountain challengefrom 24.900 ISK · 3 hCrateri del Lago Myvatn weather and conditions
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Skutustadir Pseudocraters< 1 km - 2
Skutustaoagigar< 1 km - 3
Hofdi – Mivatn4 km - 4
Volta per la Zona Kálfastrandarland Area and Höfoi4 km - 5
Vindbelgjarfjall5 km
Hot springs
- 1Stóragjá Cave8 km
- 2
Grjótagjá9 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit11 km
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Crateri del Lago Myvatn hike?
The Crateri del Lago Myvatn trail is about 0.8 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 Crateri del Lago Myvatn trailhead?
Crateri del Lago Myvatn 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 Crateri del Lago Myvatn safe to hike alone?
Crateri del Lago Myvatn sits 7.8 km from Vogar við Mývatn, and 4.7 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Crateri del Lago Myvatn?
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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · annagio91 / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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