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Snowy mountain ridges and clouds in the Hengill region

Mountain country

More landscape.
More room to breathe.

Mount Hengill rises above this geothermal region, with trails and broad views across volcanic country. Hveradalir is a memorable place to slow down before or after exploring.

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Mount Hengill

Volcanic ridges.
A wider view of Iceland.

Mount Hengill gives this geothermal region its mountain skyline. Around its slopes, steaming valleys, lava formations and richly coloured ground reveal the volcanic system beneath the landscape, while higher ridges open up broad views across the surrounding country.

Hiking routes vary in length and difficulty. Some lead through lower valleys; others climb towards Vörðu-Skeggi, the summit, with views over the Hengill landscape and towards Þingvallavatn. A summit outing is a mountain hike, so plan around the chosen trail rather than treating every route as a short stroll.

Hellisheiði’s geothermal power station shows another side of the mountain’s significance. The same underground heat that marks the surrounding valleys supplies electricity and hot water, connecting this dramatic outdoor setting with modern Icelandic life.

MAKE IT PART OF YOUR HVERADALIR DAY

A mountain day.
A warmer finish.

Hveradalir gives you access to the geothermal valley without committing to a summit hike. If you have spent the day on Hengill’s trails, return for a slower walk, a Mud Bath and time to change before the next part of your journey. The mountain and valley offer different ways to feel the same landscape.

BEFORE YOU GO

Prepare for the mountain.

Choose a trail suited to your experience and check the official route notes. Snow, ice, steep sections and wet ground can make a route unsuitable or require specialist equipment. In winter and spring, follow the current advice rather than assuming a summer hiking route will be accessible.

Official mountain routes & conditions notes

Then, a moment for you.

Return to the warmth of the Hveradalir Mud Bath.

Discover the Mud Bath

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