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Map of Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði
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64.0178°N, 21.3985°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 1 (Hellisheiði til austurs)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hveragerðisbær — 9.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 30 km in a straight line
What else is close- 307 mapped places within 20 km
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Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
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Evening Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
Standard Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
The Lava Falls Adventure tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 3 h
Black & Blue - Lava Tunnel + Silfra Snorkelingfrom 23.990 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tunnel Tour (Back to Back)from 8.475 ISK · 3 h
Reykjadalur Hot River Hike - Half Day Tourfrom 19.990 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hveradalir< 1 km - 2
Geothermal Exhibition Hellisheiðarvirkjun2 km - 3
Lambafell3 km - 4
Hellisheiði - Hengill3 km - 5
Hellisheidarvirkjun Hengill Reykjadalur Loop4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus< 1 km
- 2Hverahild3 km
- 3
Reykjadalur Thermal River10 km
Fuel
- 1
Hveragerði10 km · 306.9 kr/L - 2Þorlákshöfn18 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Norðlingaholt20 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
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Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði hike?
The Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði trail is about 2.1 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 Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði trailhead?
Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði safe to hike alone?
Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði sits 9.9 km from Hveragerðisbær, and 0.1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 125 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 Einn af Lakahnúkum á Hellisheiði?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Helgi Biering / Wikiloc
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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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