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Älgbert Elgson
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The volcanic crater Hverfjall is 396 metres high and is located near the small village of Reykjahlíð on the eastern shore of Lake Myvatn. It is part of the Kravla volcano system. Nearby are the mud springs Hverarönd, also part of the volcanic system, the small cave Grjótagjá and the Víti crater at Krafla volcano.
Hverfjall 
Hverfjall | Reykjahlíð, Mývatn 
Hverfjall | Mývatn 
Hverfjall | Am Fuße des Vulkans befindet sich ein Besucherparkplatz der über eine Schotterstraße auch für Wohnmobile leicht erreichbar ist. – At the foot of the volcano there is a visitor parking lot which is also easily accessible for mobile homes via a gravel road
The trail of history
The volcano erupted about 2500 years ago. The crater has a diameter of about 1 km. During the eruption, the southern part of the crater moved and caused a landslide, which changed the round conical shape of the volcanic mountain. When Iceland was settled, there was a volcanic eruption in the area around Hverfjall that covered almost the entire area with lava. Remains of this lava lake can be seen today at Dimmuborgir at the foot of the volcano.
Useful Information
Hiking to the top of the mountain is a very popular activity with visitors. There is one trail that climbs from the south and one from the northwest. It is strictly forbidden to leave the paths, otherwise the fragile volcanic stone could be damaged and visitors could fall down the slope.
The hike up takes about 20 minutes and once at the top you are rewarded with a beautiful view over Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir and the surrounding lava fields. What makes this volcano so popular with visitors is its accessibility, as the Hverfjall volcanic crater is right next to the ring road that runs through the Lake Myvatn area here. There is a visitor car park at the foot of the volcano. So if you are interested in volcanoes and are travelling to the north of Iceland, you should definitely stop off at Hverfjall, put on good hiking boots and have a wonderful time hiking on the volcano.
Hverfjall | Der Krater hat einen Durchmesser von etwa 1000 Metern. – The crater has a diameter of around 1000 meters. 
Hverfjall | Am Rand des Kraters verläuft ein Wanderweg der den 20-minütigen Aufstieg mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht über den See Myvatn, Dimmuborgir und die umliegenden Lavafelder belohnt. – A hiking trail runs along the edge of the crater and rewards the 20-minute climb with a beautiful view of Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir and the surrounding lava fields. 
Hverfjall | Nach dem steilen Aufstieg kam sogar Älgbert ins Schwitzen. – After the steep climb, even Älgbert started to sweat. 
Hverfjall
How to get there?
The volcano is located next to the ring road near the small village of Reykjahlíð, about an hour’s drive from Akureyri. Access is via a gravel road, but it is also accessible for motorhomes.
Conclusion
A tiring climb is rewarded here with a great view over the area of Lake Myvatn. Early in the morning or late in the evening, you have the volcano almost to yourself, offering fantastic photo opportunities.
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