Volcano Hekla
Volcano Hekla
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Iceland's most famous volcano and still very active. The mountain is 1,491 m high and towers impressively above the lowlands of the south. For centuries, Hekla was thought to be the gateway to Hell. There are many walking tracks with the easiest ascent of Hekla is from Raudaskal crater parking. It is 7km each way.
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IOGWFH
Sydney, Australia730 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
We saw this via a super jeep tour, to be honest unless you've got the time and stamina for a long hike it's probably the only way to get here. The road is a rough track where you're literally driving over mounds of lava. Super bumpy and some deep ditches. The lava fields however makes for a spectacular alien landscape that is beautiful and desolate. Our guide explained to us as we drove closer to Hekla that the lava fields were fresher closer to the volcano. We drove around the foot of Hekla which had some snow on it which we were told is a good sign because if the snow has melted it's probably going to blow it also makes for a great tonal contrast to the black landscape in photographs.
We stopped at Rauðaskáls a red punchbowl crater that has an extensive and awesome view from the rim. Here there is a path that goes all the way down the mountain side. When we were there a bunch of people were coming up which is pretty impressive since the track is suppose to be long and steep. Hekla is spectacular so however you chose to get here defiantly put this place on your itinerary.
We stopped at Rauðaskáls a red punchbowl crater that has an extensive and awesome view from the rim. Here there is a path that goes all the way down the mountain side. When we were there a bunch of people were coming up which is pretty impressive since the track is suppose to be long and steep. Hekla is spectacular so however you chose to get here defiantly put this place on your itinerary.
Written 8 August 2014
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Patricia R
Oude-Tonge, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands412 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
If you go to Landmannaugar on the way back you drive so close to the Hekla vulcano. It is very impressive to see if you know this vulcano can errupt any time. The lava field around it is special to walk on.
Written 29 October 2016
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Emily Z
Connecticut298 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
The drive out here was INCREDIBLE. It was like driving on another planet. The black black rock against the white sky and the vivid blue river was incredible. We got lost and that's how we found it but so glad we did.
Written 10 July 2015
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Lauren S
Stamford, CT51 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
We had an SUV and could not make it on many of the "roads" so be careful if you aren't in a super-Jeep. In fact, we drove half way up the volcano and had to drive backwards down it because we couldn't continue. This was day 1 of our honeymoon and there were many tears and lots of screaming. Still, 5/5, would go again.
Written 8 August 2017
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Nigel G
Singapore, Singapore8,666 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
We toured around the lower reaches of Hekla as it was Spring and it wasn't really safe to go too far up the volcano. It is truly majestic. Erupting every ten or so years it must be time soon for it to vent its contents. Worth a stop enroute to the Southern Coast attractions / waterfalls.
Written 10 May 2016
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Kristof D
48 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
I visited the volcano hekla in january 2019. It was a must do in iceland! I parked my car at the hekla sign. And started hiking. It was an amazing hike, all day long. Because it was snowing a lot and i was in the middle of a snowstorm. But after 5 hours hiking, i reached the top of the hekla. And it is the number one of the actives volcanos in the world.
Written 7 March 2019
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TheLadyLoreley
Ghent, Belgium169 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Very demanding 3-4hr hike, as there is not really a path directing your way.
Only do this if you have good hiking conditions. At Hotel Leirubakki, they can give you information about the hike.
We had the gps coordinates on our walking gps and got of the 'path' sometimes.
Be aware of the high risk to hike up, have your cellphone close at all times!
Coming from Hella, the gravel road to the feet of Hekla can be easy missed, so plan your road ahead!
You can drive up the gravel road, as we did and parked the car at the information shields.
Only do this if you have good hiking conditions. At Hotel Leirubakki, they can give you information about the hike.
We had the gps coordinates on our walking gps and got of the 'path' sometimes.
Be aware of the high risk to hike up, have your cellphone close at all times!
Coming from Hella, the gravel road to the feet of Hekla can be easy missed, so plan your road ahead!
You can drive up the gravel road, as we did and parked the car at the information shields.
Written 18 November 2016
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Jed Seaver
Alexandria, VA247 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
My wife and I visited Hekla because we wanted to see the volcano and area before it erupted. (They are saying any day now)
Recommended drive is up RT 26 from RT 1 (Ring Road). You get pretty close. If you want to get closer without climbing her then drive down gravel road 268. However, if the volcano is about to erupt, don't be an idiot and do what I did because the road takes you through the lava field of its last eruption. (Not the place to find out a new "imminent" warning has been issued like we did)
Enjoy!
Recommended drive is up RT 26 from RT 1 (Ring Road). You get pretty close. If you want to get closer without climbing her then drive down gravel road 268. However, if the volcano is about to erupt, don't be an idiot and do what I did because the road takes you through the lava field of its last eruption. (Not the place to find out a new "imminent" warning has been issued like we did)
Enjoy!
Written 30 June 2016
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cooperholic
Tampere, Finland52 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Super beautiful and amazing volcano. You can see it while driving in South Iceland, you just have to know that this exact mountain actually is Hekla.
Written 20 May 2019
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Robert A
Phoenix, AZ3,324 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Helka Volcano is the 15 year clock of Iceland and I think it is overdue. Standing alone in a very viewable spot seen from many into and out in multiple directions from Selfoss, Iceland it is a great photographer's subject. Enjoy but keep informed of any impending events.
Written 20 August 2018
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