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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Kaplakriki

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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Kaplakriki

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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Kaplakriki

03:44

14.1km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Reykjanesfólkvangur

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.37 km

Arboretum Trail

Highlight • Trail

4.25 km

Selgjá

Highlight • Gorge

There are more trails to explore around and you can use this as a starting point. Beautiful.

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4.93 km

Vatnsgjáinn

Highlight • Gorge

Be careful when climbing down.

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6.53 km

Cave in Búrfellsgjá

Highlight • Cave

If a little off the trail is still good to see. The little detour is worth it.

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6.81 km

Búrfellsgjá Crater

Highlight • Volcano

7.01 km

Búrfell Crater

Highlight • Volcano

7.84 km

Fault Line Before Búrfell

Highlight • Natural Monument

The ascent to Búrfell crater start here. Easy for hikers, but climbing with a bicycle without putting a foot down is a challenge!

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9.55 km

Búrfellsgjá

Highlight • Gorge

14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.34 km

880 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

897 m

866 m

169 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 25 May

9°C

6°C

55 %

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Búrfellsgjá Crater – Búrfellsgjá loop from Kaplakriki

Arboretum Trail

Selgjá

Vatnsgjáinn

Cave in Búrfellsgjá

Búrfellsgjá Crater

Búrfell Crater

Fault Line Before Búrfell

Búrfellsgjá

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