Day trip around the Myvatn lake.
Distance: 51 km
Time to drive: 0:46 h

 

Hverfjall volcano

Hverfjall (also known as Hverfell) is a tephra cone or tuff ring volcano. The crater is approximately 1 km in diameter. The rim of the crater is only accessible by two paths, from the northwest and south. It is strictly forbidden to use other routes in ascent or descent.

Viewpoint Hverfjall

Mainly going there for a hike up the volcano.

 

Kálfastrandavogar

Kálfastrandavogar is the name of the place where the most beautiful lava pillars in Lake Mývatn can be seen. Let’s prove that.

Viewpoint Kálfastrandavogar

Might choose lightweight for the day and use the D800 with Sigma 24-105 all day.

Lens at Kálfastrandavogar

 

Vindbelgjarfjall volcano

Vindbelgjarfjall is another volcano north of the lake.

Viewpoint Vindbelgjarfjall

Another hike around that area.

 

Námafjall

The Námafjall is an active volcano that belongs to the volcano system Krafla. Later afternoon towards evening hours should work best at this spot.

Viewpoint Námafjall

 

Námaskarð

Similar spot as above butfrom another angle to view.

Viewpoint Námaskarð