Iceland is an unimaginable nation to discover, with many unimaginable locations to see and go to. With attractive cities, waterfalls, stunning Icelandic hikes and naturally, erupting volcanoes; it’s a rustic you don’t wish to miss. Now, you could be questioning the best way to get to Fagradalsfjall? It’s one of many latest and most accessible volcanic websites in Iceland to go to and also you’ll get to see it, up-close by following our recommendation. Actually, to go to the erupting volcano in Fagradalsfjall, is simply wild to see and one spot you may’t miss when visiting Iceland.
So, to go to the erupting volcano in Fagradalsfjall and make it that bit simpler, we wished to share all our tips about the best way to get to Fagradalsfjall… and, most significantly, the best way to see it safely and from the very best viewpoints.
We’ve accomplished fairly a number of of the hikes to see the erupting volcano within the Fagradalsfjall space and completely beloved it.
Have a look, beneath, in any respect our recommendation on the best way to get to Fagradalsfjall and the easiest solution to go to the erupting volcano in Fagradalsfjall. It truly is price visiting!
Methods to get to the Fagradalsfjall eruption website?
Visiting Fagradalsfjall is comparatively simple when you’ve got a automotive. It’s a few 55-minute drive from the capital of Iceland, Reykavik. Plus, it’s solely round 45-minutes from the primary worldwide airport, Keflavik.
Alternatively, you’re truly actually shut by when you’re visiting from the Blue Lagoon (a few 15-minute drive), or from the close by city of Grindavik (a few 10-minute drive).
All in all, it’s simple to drive to the erupting website of Fagradalsfjall after which hike from the designated parking spots.
The place are the designated parking locations for Fagradalsfjall?
We parked on the designated ‘parking 1‘ website, which, is the very best spot to park for ‘Path A’ to go to the Fagradalsfjall volcanic eruption.
That being mentioned, it does refill quick and also you may must park in a number of the different parking bays throughout the street. You possibly can see these on the embedded Google Map that now we have embedded additional down this text.
Now, you do must pay for parking, and there’s a QR code to scan to pay on-line. That being mentioned, we tried to pay and the web site wouldn’t settle for any of our cost strategies. Simply an FYI.
Ebook an skilled information to the Fagradalsfjall eruption
Alternatively, when you don’t really feel like driving, you may ebook this epic guided climbing tour of Fagradalsfjall to see the eruption. It might probably make issues simpler when you don’t drive and wish an skilled readily available while you hike.
Simply make sure to ebook your guided climbing tour of Fagradalsfjall nicely earlier than arriving in Iceland. Hikes can promote out quick, particularly as everybody desires to go to the erupting volcano in Fagradalsfjall – whereas it’s nonetheless lively.
Although, when you’re an skilled hiker (and you’ve got a automotive), it’s not all the time essential to ebook. You possibly can probably full the hike alone.
Methods to get to Fagradalsfjall – the Climbing routes
So, there are a selection of various climbing routes to go to the erupting volcano in Fagradalsfjall. Some are a lot more durable, some are additional away.
Selecting the best way to get to Fagradalsfjall and your route actually does come right down to the situations on the day and the way you are feeling about climbing.
Methods to get to Fagradalsfjall with the closest view: Path A
In our private opinion, ‘Path A’ is the very best climbing route to go to the erupting volcano in Fagradalsfjall. You’ll get to one of many closest vantage factors to the brand new eruption and it’s simply so unimaginable to witness.
It’s simply the very best climbing path to see the volcanic eruption.
Now, the hike itself is rocky, uneven and slippery at factors and can take round 15 km (about 10 miles) to get there and again (to parking space 1).
Additionally, its elevation additionally rises fairly quickly close to the beginning of the hike, round 300-400 metres and it’s nicely price taking this portion a little bit slower.
After that preliminary incline, the path does get actually rocky and also you want a great pair of climbing boots to get throughout these. The day earlier than we hiked, a fellow hiker broke their ankle right here; and it’s really easy to see why.
Watch your step!
Although, the great factor is, that the path stays comparatively flat from this level.
Nicely, till you get to the volcanic eruption! it does have an enormous decline as you get nearer to the Fagradalsfjall eruption website on the finish of the hike.


Keep in mind, as you head alongside the trail, you have to all the time stick with the picket markers (picket poles) to remain on the path.
This route remains to be new and it may be simple to veer astray when you’re not paying consideration.
Oh, and belief me, these markers are important when you’re climbing at evening. It’s pitch black and the one factor that helped us get again to the automotive (particularly with all of the fog).
In all, give your self round 6-8 hours to finish this hike in a leisurely style (and to spend numerous time on the volcanic eruption website itself.
In any case, you don’t wish to rush this superb expertise.
Methods to get to Fagradalsfjall: Path C
To get right here, we parked at ‘Parking 2’ (a little bit additional east from Parking 1). From right here, we joined ‘Path C’ which trails over the mountain ridges to see the entrance of the crater. You may be additional away from the viewpoints than ‘Path A’ however it’s nonetheless spectacular to go to.
The path (from parking 2′ begins with a comparatively steep incline up the ridge of the mountain. From right here, you’ll stroll parallel to the lava fields and see them smoking. It’s so particular. After round 4km, you’ll attain the viewing space for the lively volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall.
In all, to take issues gradual and actually get pleasure from this spot, give your self between 6-8 hours to finish, chill out and actually benefit from the views.
That being mentioned, out of each hikes, we might all the time select ‘Path A’. For us, it’s one of the best ways to go to the erupting volcano in Fagradalsfjall. It was simply so particular to see the eruption and lava fields so shut.
Map To Go to The Erupting Volcano In Fagradalsfjall
For a visible of the route, try the Google Map beneath, with the path listed and the designated parking spots.
Methods to examine security for visiting Fagradalsfjall?
For security, all the time try the Secure Journey Iceland web site for potential adjustments, closures or dangers. Nobody likes a reckless hiker.
And keep in mind, all the time take heed to the recommendation given by consultants ‘on the bottom’ and on these official web sites. Volcanic websites like Fagradalsfjall might be harmful and deserve a hefty quantity of respect.
Lastly, native authorities consultants and members of the ICE-SAR do keep across the Fagradalsfjall eruption website. They’re fairly simple to identify, so when you’re ever uncertain about any points of the hike, simply ask them.
They’re tremendous pleasant and actually useful.
What to take to go to the erupting volcano in Fagradalsfjall?
Ensure to put on loads of layers, with one being waterproof. All through the hike, you’ll really feel chilly, scorching and fairly moist if the cloud cowl comes over the world.
It’s significantly better to take away and apply these layers, somewhat than simply having one thick overlaying that may’t be modified while climbing.
Additionally, make sure that to pack some further socks and base layers (simply in case you get moist). Belief me, you don’t wish to danger getting hyperthermia from being moist on a 3-hour hike again to your automotive. Plus, if the climate will get actually chilly, put on hats, snoods, scarves and gloves.
After all, convey sufficient water for an 8-hour hike and plenty of vitality bars and meals that might be important.
Lastly, pack a headlight (or use your telephone torch) to your hike at nighttime. Should you’re utilizing the latter, make sure that to take an additional battery pack with you, you’ll find yourself taking numerous footage in your telephone and also you shouldn’t danger dropping battery.
Oh, and ensure to obtain an offline Google Map of the world (or take a paper copy). This manner, you’ll all the time have data handy when you did get misplaced.
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