1313. The Hveradalir Geothermal Area Hike, Iceland
Head to the Kerlingarfjöll mountain range in the central highlands. For it is here you will enjoy a memorable 11.5-kilometer out-and-back hike. It is reported to be moderately difficult and requires four if not five hours.
Here you will discover the hot spot known as Hveradalir. It is a geothermal natural wonderland of boiling mud pools, rainbow-tinted hot springs, rust-colored mountains, and steam vents. If you happen to be staying at the renowned Kerlingarfjöll Mountain Resort, you can actually either hike or drive to the exceptional Hveradalir Geothermal Area. Of course, hiking out and back gives you the chance to see the multiple changes in terrain up close.
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