path nr.30 from Rother Wanderführer, Island
OSM map layer · LineString
65.59, -16.90 · rel 6227765
65.59, -16.90 · rel 6227765
Dimmuborgir
A 8,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Norðurland eystra.
Loop walk
start = finish · Norðurland eystra
8,2km
Distance
+250m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
16
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
2× Attraction
1× summit
Kirkja
cave ·
on the route
1,1 km
14%
Gatklettur
Attraction ·
on the route
1,5 km
19%
Hallarflöt
Attraction ·
on the route
1,5 km
19%
Hverfjall
summit ·
494 m off route
1,9 km
23%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Dimmuborgir is 8.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Dimmuborgir takes approximately 2h 2min to complete.
Yes, Dimmuborgir is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Dimmuborgir starts near coordinates 65.591, -16.912.
Dimmuborgir is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.