Hveravellir
Important note: I had the opportunity to discover this site in gusts of wind exceeding 120 km/h! Taking photos was almost impossible, as was fully enjoying the place. 'My Rating’ will therefore be updated on my next visit...
Hveravellir is a geothermal oasis nestled in the heart of the Icelandic Highlands, between the Langjökull and Hofsjökull glaciers. This site is characterised by intense geothermal activity, with numerous hot springs and fumaroles. It should be noted that bathing in one of these springs allows visitors to relax in an exceptional natural setting, in contrast to the often harsh climate of the Highlands.
REMARKS
How to get there : Accessible via Route 35 (until recently F35) in summer only. As it is no longer an F road, a 4X4 is not compulsory but recommended.
Nearby hikes
Kerlingarfjöll hot spring
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 1 h
- Distance : 2.9 km
- Elevation gain : 90 m
Horseshoe bend in Kerlingarfjöll
Hveradalir geothermal area
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h
- Distance : 4.2 km
- Elevation gain : 320 m
Snækollur
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 3 h 15 m
- Distance : 4.8 km
- Elevation gain : 600 m
Hikes to discover
Let chance guide your steps: Each time you visit Horizonrando, you will discover a new selection of hikes in Iceland, chosen at random.
Skógá Waterfall Way
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 5 h 30 m
- Distance : 15.6 km
- Elevation gain : 650 m
Réttarfell
- Difficulty : Hard
- Duration : 1 h 45 m
- Distance : 3.7 km
- Elevation gain : 300 m
Stuðlagil Canyon
- Difficulty : Very easy
- Duration : 1 h 30 m
- Distance : 5.2 km
- Elevation gain : 100 m
Kvernufoss waterfall
- Difficulty : Very easy
- Duration : 0 h 45 m
- Distance : 1.5 km
- Elevation gain : 60 m
Garðar BA64 shipwreck
Leirhnjúkur
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 1 h 45 m
- Distance : 4.6 km
- Elevation gain : 100 m