Northeast Iceland - hike 13 -Leirhnjukur lava area


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This spot is near Mt Krafla (north of Myvatn), has frequent volcanic activities and where the largest geothermal electricity production plant is based in Iceland.

Leirhnjukur lava area

A 2 hours return gentle up hill walk going pass a couple of boiling hot springs, sulphur fumaroles, lava rocks and view from high up, of the old and new lava flow in the surrounding area. 

Leirhnjukur lava area
Leirhnjukur lava area

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