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Kerlingarfjöll

Highlands, IcelandDormant1477 m
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Kerlingarfjöll

Highlands, IcelandDormant1477 m

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.

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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

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Is it safe to visit Kerlingarfjöll?
Kerlingarfjöll is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Kerlingarfjöll?
Kerlingarfjöll is in Highlands. 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 Kerlingarfjöll?
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 Kerlingarfjöll?
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

  1. 1Oddnýjarhnjúkur-Langjökull19 km
  2. 2Strýtur24 km
  3. 3Hofsjökull26 km
  4. 4Hveravellir37 km
  5. 5Eiríksjökull56 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir
1.9 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
2.4 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug
3.3 km·~4 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
4.4 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
4.6 km·~6 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Árbúðir
22 km·~26 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hvítárnes
24 km·~29 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Hveravellir
28 km·~34 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
77 km·~93 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
86 km·~103 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
106 km·~128 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
111 km·~133 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
50 km·~60 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
63 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell
77 km·~93 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir
77 km·~93 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss
6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →
#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →
#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Highlands

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