Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack
12 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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63.9516°N, 18.6381°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F208 (Landmannal-Eldgjá)
Off the main road- 32.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 34.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 162 km in a straight line
What else is close- 122 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.
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Afangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 9/9 pm1 km - 2
Iceland South Eldgja Ofaerufoss2 km - 3
Alftavotn To Strutur Day 46 km - 4
Skaelingar To Alftavotn Day 37 km - 5
Alftavotn Eldgja Gilvatn Ofaerufoss Gjatindur Skaelingar7 km
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- 1
Kirkjubæjarklaustur34 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Hrauneyjar42 km · 315.8 kr/L - 3Vík í Mýrdal62 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
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How long is the Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack hike?
The Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack trail is about 12 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 Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack trailhead?
Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack 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 Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack safe to hike alone?
Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack sits 35 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 32 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 522 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 Round Trip Around Eldgja Crack?
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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