About
Hekla, or Hecla, is an active stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m (4,892 ft). Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since the year 1210.
You can feel the heat in some spots. A reminder that Iceland sits on one of Earth's most active volcanic zones.
Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since the year 1210. During the Middle Ages, the Icelandic Norse called the volcano the "Gateway to Hell" and the idea spread over much of Europe..
Follow marked paths in active geothermal areas. The ground can be unstable or concealing scalding water beneath a thin crust.
Map of Hekla
63.9927°N, 19.6658°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 1,491 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 9.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town
- Árnes — 29 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 112 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 107 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Hekla
Landmannalaugar & Hekla volcanofrom 52.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Volcano Hat Trickfrom 54.900 ISK · 9 h
Landmannalaugar Safari - Super Jeep day tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h
05B - Below the Mountainsfrom 33.420 ISK · 9 h
Under The Volcanofrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 hHekla weather and conditions
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Cars & campers
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Rauðaskál7 km
- 2
Búrfell13 km
- 3Laufafell18 km
- 4
Tindfjallajökull23 km - 5
Brennisteinsalda25 km
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur20 km
- 2Hot Spring Shower25 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra26 km
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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questions
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What should I know about volcanic gas near Hekla?
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
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