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Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round

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Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round

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Map of Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round

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64.6454°N, 19.2824°W · Highlands

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F347 (Ásgarður - Hveradalir)
Off the main road
11.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 67.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
139 km in a straight line
What else is close
92 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.

Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round weather and conditions

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How long is the Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round hike?
The Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round trail is about 3.6 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 Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round trailhead?
Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round is in Highlands. 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 Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round safe to hike alone?
Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round sits 68 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 11 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 230 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 Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round?
Kerlingarfjoll Geothermal Round is a highland route, so its access roads are typically open only from late June to early September. 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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