Photo by Ingibjörg Friðriksdóttir
Drive from hotel
1.5 hrs
Accessability
4×4 Car
Season
All
An active volcano for centuries, Mount Hekla is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world. Hekla is one of Iceland’s most active volcanoes, erupting approximately every ten years for the past century. The mountain is about 1491 m high and rising. Hekla at a distance has a similar appearance to that of Mount Fuji in Japan, much to the delight of many Japanese visitors here. Mt. Hekla is clearly visible from Hotel Rangá’s front door. It is our “backyard volcano”.
FAQ about Mt. Hekla Volcano
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Our beautiful Mt Hekla has erupted approximately every 10 years for past century and the last time was in the year 2000, therefore she is due any day now!
The area surrounding the volcano is beautiful and worth a visit as well as Hekla herself, but you might need a super jeep with experienced driver to reach the top and bear in mind that it might be dangerous
Yes, there is a local tour operator that offers such a tour
Distances from Mt. Hekla Volcano
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It takes about an hour and a half to drive to Hekla, but you will need a 4WD jeep when you get of road no 26
It takes about two and a half hours to drive to Hekla, but you will need a 4WD jeep when you get of road no 26
