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Avux99
Cheshire, UK599 contributions
Leirhnjukur
Sep 2023 • Solo
Hiked from the Leirhnjukur car park intending to do the short loop. Loaded the trail onto my Outdoor app, but once I got around the blue lake & up near the summit, I couldn’t see any obvious path or any more path markers, which brought this fantastic experience to a premature close as I had to retrace my steps & do the walk as an out & back instead of the intended loop. So, in my opinion, the trail markers could be clearer in places! No matter, I saw enough to get the overall feeling of the place. Very ominous & humbling.
Written 11 September 2023
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GandC_UK
Pocklington, UK660 contributions
Natural wonders
Jun 2023 • Couples
Some of the reviews on here appear to be for the wrong location, there are no facilities here such as cafe/shop/toilets apart from a large carpark. This is the site of the Leirhnjukur Lava Field with its spectacular lava formations, steaming pools and ice fields meeting lava flows if you take the signed path to the left after leaving the carpark . There is a rough path around some of it and a rather precarious boardwalk which is need of urgent repair.
Further up the hill is another carpark for the Viti crater.
Down the hill is the visitor centre for the geothermal power station and the only free toilets for a long distance.
Written 17 June 2023
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dan j
Port Coquitlam, Canada724 contributions
Cool Lava Fields
Jun 2023
This is a unique experience that you visit because you don't want this near where you live ; ). I like it when the lava fields are steaming to remind you that there is some really hot stuff underneath you.
Written 14 June 2023
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chewat
Robertson571 contributions
Stunning landscape, no toilets anywhere
May 2023 • Couples
Stunning landscape, nice hike to the lava field although the boardwalk needs some serious repair. The power of nature on full display. Only issue is complete lack of toilet facilities anywhere in the area. There appeared to be a single toilet in the parking area but it was locked. It you don’t want people relieving themselves in inappropriate places you need to lift your game.
Written 1 June 2023
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EC13091
Ellicott City, MD1,248 contributions
Very good for brief visit
May 2023 • Couples
This is worth a brief visit. We had visited Kerid Crater in the south but this was much better. Enjoyed the hike on a sunn but very windy day
Written 22 May 2023
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P H
202 contributions
You don't see this every day :)
Oct 2022
So, for people who say they aren't impressed with this, all I know is we sure don't have anything like this back home! I'd put this on the must-see list for any traveler coming to Iceland. Bubbling mud, steaming cones and ahhhh, the smell of sulfer :) Never seen anything like it - and you can't take a bad picuture to share when you get home.
Written 27 December 2022
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RaczDavidBarbi
Debrecen, Hungary78 contributions
easy walk
Sep 2022
An easy trail leads through a lava field. The lava flow created interesting shapes and colors, but we didn't spend much time there. It is not a must see attraction, but if you have time it's worth a walk.
Written 27 September 2022
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Miles Archer
Boca Raton, FL7,616 contributions
INTERESTING BUT NOT SPECTACULAR
Jun 2022 • Solo
If you've never seen a lava field, this one is worth visiting. I've been to lava fields and lava cave in northwest United States and Hawaii. I've seen aa lava files and pahoehoe fields. Appropriate for kids with their parents to see.
Written 28 June 2022
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Owen Thesaints
Kent653 contributions
A very worthwhile experience
Jun 2022 • Couples
We were only driving a short distance to Krafla lava fields. It was a cold morning so we wrapped up with fleeces and waterproof jackets. We followed the trail towards the lava fields based on an AllTrails route. We walked along compressed mud, then rock, then a boardwalk - initially intact but the closer we got to the viewing platform, the more cross members were missing. We were able to get a good view of the muddy ponds and the smoking fumeroles. We took the left hand trail passed Leirhnjukur and when the boardwalk ended it was more of a scramble over volcanic rocks to climb to two adjacent viewpoints, one facing south and the other north. It was fairly clear and we could get an impressive sight of the lava fields. The southerly descent veered east and we found a sheltered spot where we had our refreshments. It appears that a new section of boardwalk will be laid at some point to cover the muddy stretches there - we used a section to sit on. We returned to the main path and decided we would do the full loop over the lava fields. There were plenty of markers but it became harder going when the surfaces were so uneven. We had to cross a deep crevice - about 30 cm across but very deep. We were able to view a collapsed volcano and some lava tunnels which created interest. As we reached the staged viewpoint for a second time, the cold wind picked up strength and it started to rain / sleet. This made the boardwalk rather slippery. We headed back to the car, hoping to make use of the simple toilet but it was locked.
Written 22 June 2022
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Catherine R
Bryantown, MD152 contributions
Much ado about nothing
Jun 2022 • Couples
I was not overly impressed with the lava fields. There are concrete walk ways though the lava formations, some have a small caves and some of the formations are quite large. I noticed bus tours pulling in here with groups walking with a guide. Seemed like overkill to me and as the paths were easily identifiable. There is also a nice gift shop and cafe here , it’s worth a stop if it’s along your way.
Written 17 June 2022
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