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.
Viewpoint technical sheet
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 Hike
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 1 h
- Distance : 2.9 km
- Elevation gain : 90 m
Horseshoe bend à Kerlingarfjöll
Hveradalir Geothermal Area Hike
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h
- Distance : 4.3 km
- Elevation gain : 320 m
Snækollur Hike
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 3 h 15
- Distance : 5.1 km
- Elevation gain : 600 m
Hikes to discover
Let chance guide your steps: discover a random selection of the best hikes in Iceland.
Grænihryggur Hike
- Difficulty : Hard
- Duration : 6 h 30
- Distance : 15.7 km
- Elevation gain : 910 m
Laki Craters Hike
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 1 h 45
- Distance : 3.2 km
- Elevation gain : 260 m
Kvernufoss Waterfall Hike
- Difficulty : Very easy
- Duration : 0 h 45
- Distance : 1.5 km
- Elevation gain : 60 m
Tindfjöll Circuit Hike
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 3 h 30
- Distance : 8.8 km
- Elevation gain : 380 m
Gullfoss
Múlagljúfur Canyon Hike
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h 15
- Distance : 5.6 km
- Elevation gain : 440 m