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Map of Kerid Crater, Iceland
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64.0420°N, 20.8864°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 35 (Hringv-Laugarv.v.)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Sólheimar — 12.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 53 km in a straight line
What else is close- 228 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kerid Crater, Iceland
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
Admission with Tastingfrom 1.990 ISK · 40 min
Mega Zipline - Superman Ride (Fast as a Falcon!)from 13.490 ISK · 55 min
Geothermal Heights & Zipline Thrills: The Hellisheidi Geothermal Exhibition & Mega Zipline Adventurefrom 9.650 ISK · 3 h
Lava & Air Adventure Combofrom 16.300 ISK · 3 h
Conventional Ride with VIDEOfrom 13.280 ISK · 55 min
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 h
06A - The Beach Ridefrom 25.950 ISK · 9 h
01A - Countryside Charmfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKerid Crater, Iceland weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Snæfokstadir Borg3 km - 2
Þrastaskógur, Selfoss6 km - 3
Borg in Grimsnes9 km - 4
Væb pizza walk, Selfoss12 km - 5
Hellisskógur, Selfoss12 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur4 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur4 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss13 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
- Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Kerid Crater, Iceland hike?
The Kerid Crater, Iceland trail is about 1.4 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 Kerid Crater, Iceland trailhead?
Kerid Crater, Iceland is in South Coast. 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 Kerid Crater, Iceland safe to hike alone?
Kerid Crater, Iceland sits 12 km from Sólheimar, and 0.1 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 43 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 Kerid Crater, Iceland?
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 · al Up North / 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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