There are different hiking trails and pathways to choose from to the eruption site in 2021 and the new one from August 3rd 2022. Below you can find a map of routes and information about parking in the area.

The paths have challenging terrain with gravel, lava fields, uneven ground, and steep hills.

Path A to the new eruption is about 6-8 km (one way), or about 2-2,5 hours of hiking. The distance depends on where you are able to park your car and how much hiking you do when reaching the eruption site.

Path C by Langihryggur is about 4 km long (one way) to a viewing point of the new eruption. The eruption can only be viewed from a distance as the new lava runs between you and the crater. Walking on the lava is dangerous and not allowed.

Path C by Nátthagi is about 2 km (one way) and is a much shorter and easier hike, from there you can see newly formed lava but not the crater itself. This path only takes you to the edge of the lava field from the parking places.

Path B is more difficult than path A and is around 3.3 km long (one way). It was an additional/alternative route to the eruption site but is rarely used today. It could be used if the wind is blowing the gases over path A.

Before heading to the volcano please look at Safetravel.is for current safety information.

Authorities and members of the ICE-SAR are on site. Don't hesitate to ask them for information when you're there and follow their instructions.