About
Kerlingarfjöll is a 1,477 m (4,846 ft) tall volcanic massif in Iceland situated in the Highlands of Iceland near the Kjölur highland road. It is usually regarded as part of a large tuya fissure system of 100 km2 (39 sq mi) in the southern portion of the Hofsjökull volcanic system, although is about 20–30 km (12–19 mi) in diameter itself, and is between 68 and 350 thousand years old predating some of the activity in the rest of the system.
You can feel the heat in some spots. A reminder that Iceland sits on one of Earth's most active volcanic zones.
Follow marked paths in active geothermal areas. The ground can be unstable or concealing scalding water beneath a thin crust.
Map of Kerlingarfjöll
Kerlingarfjöll is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6500°N, 19.2500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 1,477 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road F347 (Ásgarður - Hveradalir)
Off the main road
- 11.8 km from Route 35
Nearest town
- Bláskógabyggð — 69.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 141 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 85 mapped places within 20 km
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.
Kerlingarfjöll weather and conditions
At Kerlingarfjöll in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -4°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:40). 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
Cars & campers
Tours near Kerlingarfjöll
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Oddnýjarhnjúkur-Langjökull19 km - 2
Strýtur24 km - 3Hofsjökull26 km
- 4
Hveravellir37 km - 5
Eiríksjökull56 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.

Hot Springs
Natural hot spring
Geothermal spot
Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.
Natural hot spring
Campsites
The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
F-Roads
The tough alternative to Kjölur
Side trip from Hveravellir into 'thief's valley
The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll
Kerlingafjallavegur
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Krator · 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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