Southern Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Laki circle

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1.8 mi
one way: 661 ft
climb: 2,625 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Laki circle is a 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Southern Region, Iceland, inside Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður. It runs between about 1,940 ft and 2,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 660 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur, about 20 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Laki, Varmárfell and Blængur. For camping, Blágil is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Laki circle for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.