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Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023

Reykjanes Peninsula, IcelandActive312 m

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VolcanoReykjanes Peninsula

Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023

Reykjanes Peninsula, IcelandActive312 m

About

Fagradalsfjall is an active tuya volcano formed in the Last Glacial Period on the Reykjanes Peninsula, around 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Reykjavík, Iceland.

Standing on a volcano puts things in perspective. The earth beneath your feet is alive and restless.

Check road conditions before heading to volcanic areas. Some roads close seasonally or after weather events.

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Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023 is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.9192°N, 22.2050°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 312 m above sea level
Off the main road: 4.5 km from Route 41
Nearest town: Vogar — 11.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 28 km in a straight line
What else is close: 307 mapped places within 20 km

Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023 weather and conditions

At Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023 in Reykjanes, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023

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Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Photos & videos

Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023 — photo by Anthony Quintano from Mount Laurel, United States · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Photo: Anthony Quintano from Mount Laurel, United States · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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Is it safe to visit Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023?

Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023 is listed as an active volcano. Whether you can approach it depends entirely on current conditions — during an eruption, authorities set an exclusion zone and you must never cross a closure line. Check safetravel.is and the Icelandic Met Office (vedur.is) before you go, and follow all official instructions on site.

How do I get to Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023?

Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023 is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

Can I hike Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023?

It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.

What should I know about volcanic gas near Gossprunga við Litla-Hrút 2023?

Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Búrfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

29 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

11 km·~14 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Þórunnarlaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Grindavík

14 km·~16 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

14 km·~16 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#3.Happy Campsite Keflavík

16 km·~19 min drive

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary…

#4.Viðistaðatúni

21 km·~25 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

14 km·~17 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

18 km·~21 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

18 km·~21 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Olís

18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Vogar

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Grindavík

14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Stapabraut

16 km·~19 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Einhella

17 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Anthony Quintano from Mount Laurel, United States · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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