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Crateri del Lago Myvatn

North Iceland0.8 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Crateri del Lago Myvatn

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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

Crateri del Lago Myvatn weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cclear · feels -3°C5 m/swind9 h 35 mdaylight · 08:06 – 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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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð10 km
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  3. 3Krónan51 km
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Frequently
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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.

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