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63.8667°N, 22.3181°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
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Getting there- Road 427 (Festarfjall)
Off the main road- 5.1 km from Route 43
Nearest town- Grindavík — 6.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 36 km in a straight line
What else is close- 298 mapped places within 20 km
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Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 h
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Midnight Sun Quad / Buggy tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
1h Buggy Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavíkfrom 41.800 ISK · 1 h
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
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Blue Lagoon To keflavik Airportfrom 21.000 ISK · 30 min
Blue Lagoon - Reykjavikfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 minBlue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
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Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSundhnúkur Crater and Lava Stream Hike weather and conditions
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7°Covercast · feels 3°C6 m/swind9 h 46 mdaylight · 08:21 – 18:08
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Nearby
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Volcano Meradalir< 1 km - 2
Fagradalsfjall - Litli-Hrútur< 1 km - 3
Track to volcano eruption site in Geldingadalir (East track)< 1 km - 4
Grindavik< 1 km - 5
New Volcano Fagradalsfjall Reykjanes Track B1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík6 km
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Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður13 km - 3
Geothermal hot spring near Vogar14 km
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Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
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How long is the Sundhnúkur Crater and Lava Stream Hike hike?
The Sundhnúkur Crater and Lava Stream Hike trail is about 4.5 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 Sundhnúkur Crater and Lava Stream Hike trailhead?
Sundhnúkur Crater and Lava Stream Hike is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Sundhnúkur Crater and Lava Stream Hike safe to hike alone?
Sundhnúkur Crater and Lava Stream Hike sits 6.5 km from Grindavík, and 5.1 km from Route 43. 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 Sundhnúkur Crater and Lava Stream Hike?
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 · Marco Maria Bruno / Wikiloc
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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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