{"id":4731,"date":"2026-06-03T10:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/leirhnjukur-myvatn\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T11:58:46","slug":"leirhnjukur-myvatn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/leirhnjukur-myvatn\/","title":{"rendered":"Leirhnjukur (Myvatn): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In northern Iceland, the geothermal area of Leirhnjukur offers <strong>one of the most striking experiences <\/strong>the island has to offer: walking through a lava field that is still smoking, more than 40 years after the last eruption. We were struck by the raw power of this landscape, where the earth still seems to be building beneath your feet. It&#8217;s a place like no other.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll find our photos and <strong>tips<\/strong> for making the most of your visit to Leirhnjukur.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leirhnjukur-Myvatn.jpg\" alt=\"Leirhnjukur Myvatn\" class=\"wp-image-4722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leirhnjukur-Myvatn.jpg 800w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leirhnjukur-Myvatn-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leirhnjukur-Myvatn-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leirhnjukur-Myvatn-702x526.jpg 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:5%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_visit_Leirhnjukur\"><\/span>Why visit Leirhnjukur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Leirhnjukur worth a visit? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n<p>Yes, Leirhnjukur is definitely worth a visit. It&#8217;s one of the few places in the world where you can see steaming lava in the open air, with no barrier between the visitor and the geothermal activity. The long hiking loop through the lava field is an extraordinary experience: wisps of smoke rise from the dark ground, the colors of the rhyolite contrast with the black of the solidified lava, and the silence is broken only by the hiss of steam. We hadn&#8217;t seen anything like it, even after visiting Hverir and the Viti crater.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-lake-myvatn-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This is one of the best attractions in the Lake Myvatn region.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-LMtqF2H\/0\/MvR3h2GWT9q4K8K3h4cVmfLxFxznPdtzdcmx4pWTW\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-51-L.jpg\" alt=\"Leirhnjukur - geothermal zone\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Leirhnjukur hike offered us several highlights, difficult to rank in order of preference:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lava still smoldering<\/strong>: walking through the lava field where fumaroles are still escaping, 40 years after the last eruption, is an unforgettable image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colorful geothermal pools<\/strong>: the rhyolite hillside pools display fascinating hues, from milky blue to orange-red, depending on bacteria and temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color contrasts<\/strong>: the green of moss on light-colored rock, the black of lava, the ochre of rhyolite&#8230;  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-dvM82p5\/0\/LCXgz8Z86R6VZ7w5TXGsr5XrWnfZ6rhH8NTQTJBhW\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-67-L.jpg\" alt=\"Leirhnjukur - Our favorite moments\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">myvatn<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Fosshotel Myvatn<\/strong>, with beautiful lake views<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/fosshotel-myvatn.html?aid=2421273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"option_titre2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Salt &#8211; Hotel Myvatn<\/strong>, near the pseudo-craters<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/sel-ha3tel-ma1-2vatn.html?aid=2421273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"option_titre2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong><strong>Dimmuborgir Guesthouse, <\/strong><\/strong>by the lake<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?aid=2421273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See top-rated accommodations<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/i-wB7gDjh\/0\/NB3xvQsSpRqb8kqgM2QLxXqvbz3xthHn3wqz6XL5t\/S\/Dimmuborgir_guesthouse-S.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgur Guesthouse\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-myvatn-best-hotels-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection: Where to stay on Lake Myvatn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?region=13636&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2421273&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See all available accommodation &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Leirhnjukur_access_and_map\"><\/span>How to get to Leirhnjukur: access and map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Leirhnjukur?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>North Iceland, in the Krafla caldera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Near Lake Myvatn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Reykjahlid (Lake Myvatn): 20min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Akureyri: 1h30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way. Leirhnjukur is to the north of this map.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/map-attractions-lake-myvatn.jpg\" alt=\"map attractions lake myvatn\" class=\"wp-image-4337\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: Lake Myvatn attractions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there? Access road<\/h3>\n\n<p>A car is essential to reach Leirhnjukur: there is no public transport to the site, and organized tours that include it are rare. From Myvatn, take Route 1 east for about 6km, then turn left towards Viti and Krafla, onto Route 863. It begins almost opposite the <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/hverir-namafjall-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hverir<\/a> geothermal zone.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Leirhnjukur parking lot is on the left. There are several other parking lots along the way: take care not to confuse them. It is not free.<br\/>Sorry, we forgot to take a photo of the parking lot.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Discover the best offers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars<\/a>, our preferred platform!<br\/>On Route 1, no 4WD required, off Route 1, it depends on your plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Driving\/i-q2wFFnJ\/1\/Dn4qbSGkrKhZgHBNz2hWXrPc3VdddRQZ7cdj3FpVX\/S\/drive_South_coast_Iceland-2-21-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Iceland\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read all our tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_tips_duration_schedules_difficulties%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Useful tips: duration, schedules, difficulties&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best time to visit, opening hours and prices<\/h3>\n\n<p>Leirhnjukur is freely accessible, with no fixed opening hours. In summer, Icelandic light works in your favor: the long hours of daylight mean you can visit at any time of day. The site is open to walkers of all abilities. The only thing you need to do before setting off is check that there are no thunderstorms in the area, as geothermal zones can react to changes in the weather.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-FrpkCF3\/0\/MWms6D3jDhWVRzsbNQ2jBZRCHR6DmRprWFdLnc6q3\/M\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-20-M.jpg\" alt=\"Leirhnjukur - PLan\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length of visit and main difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p>Two loops start from the same parking lot, but with very different durations. The short loop, which leads to the geothermal sights on the hillside, takes about 1 hour. The big loop, through the steaming lava field, takes at least 2 hours if you take the time to observe!  <\/p>\n\n<p>The walk is generally easy, with no long slopes or major technical difficulties. It should be noted, however, that the wooden planks of the small loop can be slippery in wet weather. On the long loop, small posts line the route to guide visitors away from areas where underground heat remains high enough to damage footwear. Never leave the marked trails!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-tQf7HJb\/0\/Kgkd2NsPHDRvqZTbQD5Hs6FPPDf2v8FhDN5tFJmCz\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-43-L.jpg\" alt=\"Path and hazard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice on how to visit<\/h3>\n\n<p>Nothing in particular. And don&#8217;t forget to turn around regularly: the views of the black rocks and caldera relief are just as beautiful from the inside of the trail as from the open vantage points.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting with children<\/h3>\n\n<p>The site is accessible to families in good physical condition. Curious children will love the colors of the pools and the smoke rising from the floor. However, youngsters need to be kept on their toes: marked paths must be strictly followed, as some areas on the surface of the lava remain dangerously hot. Wet wood boards also require special attention to prevent falls.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-jS3hPpD\/0\/MNMqZnQZGW3MQBCtsT2sQPrSTXxCqdwvgX5ZwNnjT\/L\/Leirhnjukur-041-L.jpg\" alt=\"A path through steaming lava\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catering, Toilets and Facilities<\/h3>\n\n<p>Toilets are available in the parking lot, but are not always open. Apart from this, the site has no catering or boutique facilities.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR GUIDE TO PLANNING A <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Dream trip<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 100 pre-selected locations  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 130 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-iceland-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover it &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Guide-road-trip-Iceland-cover-1.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip guide Iceland winter eBook Cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Krafla_caldera_geological_context\"><\/span>The Krafla caldera: geological context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-Zk7PXGp\/0\/M3FNXm2HXC7LkGWkpbnhCSPvQJ2Wb73ZQ3Gh2gR8h\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-58-L.jpg\" alt=\"Caldeira de Viti\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>To understand Leirhnjukur, you first need to grasp the scale of the Krafla caldera that surrounds it. This volcanic depression is 10km long and 2km deep. It is the result of millennia of eruptive activity, punctuated by two particularly intense periods: the Myvatn fires, between 1724 and 1729, and the Krafla fires, between 1975 and 1984.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-Wnfd8b6\/0\/Lrkr3N8dwqzJSrjTm6cJRjpC3vn8zwBF3RV9XPVV9\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-23-L.jpg\" alt=\"Leirhnjukur - Krafla caldera  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>We walked through an area shaped by these two cycles, giving a striking perspective on the geological time scale. The lava flows resulting from these eruptions now cover vast areas around the site, and their still recent appearance, e.g. cracked, layered surfaces, testifies to the speed with which the lava invaded the landscape. You hear this story with every step along the trail.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_rhyolite_hill_geothermal_basins\"><\/span>The rhyolite hill geothermal basins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The hill that gives the site its name is a formation of rhyolite, a clear volcanic rock, which rises to an altitude of 593 meters, less than 50 meters above the surrounding lava field. Its appearance contrasts sharply with the dominant black of the landscape.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-XjSHMS5\/0\/Mcqg3xV4GCPpJtjmxZJBmGF6hqJtNRr46Pnbs3BZz\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-30-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rhyolite Hill\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>On its slopes, a boardwalk leads to the geothermal pools, the main attraction of the little loop. These natural pools with their changing hues (milky blue, pale green, ochre, red) owe their colors to the thermophilic bacteria that thrive in them, as well as to temperature variations.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The boardwalk goes three-quarters of the way around them, allowing you to observe them from different angles. On cloudy days, the hues change with the passing sun: sometimes pink and grey, sometimes orange and brown. You&#8217;ll rarely see such vivid colors in a natural setting.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-3c3RMk6\/0\/Lbh8mbz77zFShtR45XCwssmDmVDqMJMG5nBgkzMsQ\/L\/Leirhnjukur-022-L.jpg\" alt=\"Leirhnjukur - rhyolite hill geothermal basins\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crossing_the_steaming_lava_field\"><\/span>Crossing the steaming lava field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>This is the heart of the visit, and by far the most striking part of the Leirhnjukur hike. The long loop quickly leaves the boardwalk and enters the lava field created by the Krafla eruptions. From the very first meters, the scenery changes: the black, flaky surface of the lava occupies the entire field of vision, punctuated by dozens of fumaroles.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-xSRt7RF\/0\/KVM4PTn2BTRXVgw7NcGhNjWcWjcdmrH4M9x4whHfZ\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-92-L.jpg\" alt=\"Smoldering lava field\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>We had the sensation of walking on another planet, an impression that the photos fail to convey. Marker posts replace the wooden path here: they indicate areas where the surface lava has cooled sufficiently to be walked on without risk to footwear. The last eruptive episode dates back to 1984, but the underground heat is still very much present: never stray far from the route.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Observe the few places where nature is starting to grow: moss!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-kwVQrNx\/0\/M6BR2zb783NKx7bjRM2P6btBjS466L8nGXmZ8FpzD\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-78-L.jpg\" alt=\"Smoking crack\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#06aec417\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane.png\" alt=\"iceland plane\" class=\"wp-image-3771\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iceland-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rock_formations_and_geological_curiosities\"><\/span>Rock formations and geological curiosities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Beyond the lava and the pools, the Leirhnjukur trail has many geological details that deserve attention. The small loop crosses part of the rhyolite hill, where curiosities of all shades appear: white, red, black, with carpets of green moss that seem incongruous in this mineral landscape.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-CNZJbZH\/0\/LNhNmjGp4Q4rTcVDCTbv28qCxv8KrKrbSDTh27Tbg\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-52-L.jpg\" alt=\"red rock\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>We also noticed numerous cracks in the rock, some of them gaping, testifying to the permanent movement of tectonic plates in Iceland. The country is crossed by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and Krafla is one of its most active expressions. The very shape of solidified lava can be fascinating: folded surfaces, trapped bubbles, stretched filaments. Take the time to look at your feet, not just the horizon.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-mK36qPx\/0\/KRCtbKfGt5XQz3RNwwdDrMDKncD9L9CqqS8XZdSGH\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-72-L.jpg\" alt=\"Field and cracks\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>If you look back as you hike, you&#8217;ll see <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/crater-viti-krafla-myvatn-iceland\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Viti crater<\/a> and Krafla lake in the background, providing a good reference point for your progress through the caldera.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-L6fpVSw\/0\/MZj62JzK6HrwVn9rzdVTtLSk3wKX8xNpctcrzZ7hg\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-94-L.jpg\" alt=\"Color formation\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disconcerting_landscapes\"><\/span>Disconcerting landscapes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>One of the most lasting effects of a visit to Leirhnjukur is the difficulty of believing that you are actually on Earth. From the first 100 meters from the parking lot, the landscape takes on a post-apocalyptic dimension: the colors are too vivid, the textures too strange, the underground activity too visible to appear ordinary. This impression intensifies along the way, particularly in areas where the smoke is densest.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Leirhnjukur\/i-TfjNf7k\/0\/NZMxQHwtRs9Js4sFQpKVnst9nH48zpNcwH57Qt9Mb\/L\/Leirhnjukur_Myvatn-41-L.jpg\" alt=\"end-of-the-world landscape\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_nearby_attractions\"><\/span>Other nearby attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s anything noteworthy:<\/p>\n\n<p>You can combine your visit to Leirhnjukur with these nearby attractions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/crater-viti-krafla-myvatn-iceland\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Viti crater<\/strong>,<\/a> located in the same Krafla caldera: an explosion crater filled with a turquoise-tinted lake, accessible from the same area (a few minutes&#8217; drive from the Leirhnjukur parking lot).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/hverir-namafjall-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hverir<\/a><\/strong> (also known as Namaskard), the geothermal zone with bubbling mud pots and sulfurous fumaroles, off Route 1, about a 10-minute drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/hike-hverfjall-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hverfjall crater<\/a><\/strong>The Hverfjall crater, an almost perfectly circular tephra crater overlooking Lake Myvatn, is about a 20-minute drive away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lava-field-dimmuborgir-myvatn\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dimmuborgir<\/a><\/strong>Dimmuborgir, the lava field with its basalt formations sculpted by the elements, often nicknamed the &#8220;city of trolls&#8221;, is about a 20-minute drive away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Leirhnjukur hike accessible to all?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The walk is considered easy, with no major changes in altitude or technical difficulties. It is suitable for walkers of all levels in good physical condition. The volcanic terrain, on the other hand, requires closed, stable footwear. Wooden planks can be slippery and the lava surface uneven. The site is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can we visit Leirhnjukur in winter?<\/h3>\n\n<p>No. The site is less accessible in winter. Snow can cover the marker posts that guide hikers on the long loop, making it difficult &#8211; even dangerous &#8211; to find one&#8217;s way around the lava field.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR SUMMER TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box\" style=\"font-size:14px\">What to do in Iceland<br\/>The most beautiful waterfalls  <br\/>The most beautiful black sand beaches  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-volcanic-craters-iceland\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volcanic craters to climb<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lava-caves-iceland\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lava caves to visit<\/a><br\/>Best excursions from Reykjavik  <br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/North-Iceland\/Stukustadir\/i-cM679v9\/0\/pjq48bR8wtrM7q7fhmPKtVcFZh9jPzQ8sJQh7H4x\/S\/Stukustadir-S.jpg\" alt=\"Stukustadir\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/travel-iceland-summer-guide\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer travel tips<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rent a car in Iceland<\/a><br\/>Driving tips  <br\/>Where to stay in Iceland  <br\/>Itineraries: 3 days &#8211; 4 days &#8211; 5 days &#8211; 1 week &#8211; 10 days  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Driving-car\/i-vPtvXQq\/0\/tq6rx2CTKV4njqg4RvvJSGW5KtNLh5jJFTTsWHFQ\/S\/driving_iceland-S.jpg\" alt=\"Route in Iceland  \" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">What to do in Reykjavik  <br\/>Best attractions in the Golden Circle  <br\/>South Coast attractions  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-snaefellsnes-attractions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snaefellsnes Peninsula<\/a><br\/>Silver Circle  <br\/>Lake Myvatn attractions  <br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/South-Coast\/Skogafoss\/i-PN35d7d\/0\/CTQRVft2tgj5rkrQb5BrqVpxcpWh9fCmxkG9h55NW\/S\/Skogafoss-S.jpg\" alt=\"Skogafoss\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In northern Iceland, the geothermal area of Leirhnjukur offers one of the most striking experiences the island has to offer: walking through a lava field that is still smoking, more than 40 years after the last eruption. 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