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Keilir

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Information

Elevation: 378 m
Country: Iceland (IS)
Mountain type: Volcano
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 63.9425, -22.1717

Description

Keilir (378 m) is a volcano in Iceland, a notable feature of Iceland's volcanic landscape.

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Routes

Keilir via Höskuldarvellir (jalur standar pulang-pergi)

Sedang; ≈100 m terakhir curam, berbatu, dan sedikit scrambling

7.00 km +280 m 3–4 jam pulang-pergi

The standard route to Keilir's summit starts from the Höskuldarvellir parking area, crossing roughly 3 km of lava fields to the base, then climbing a cairn-marked path to the ~379 m top. The final stretch is steep with loose volcanic scree. The summit offers 360-degree views of the Blue Lagoon, the Atlantic, the Snæfellsjökull glacier, and Reykjavík.

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Climbing Experiences

Keilir (~379 m) is a cone-shaped hyaloclastite volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, formed by a subglacial eruption during the last Ice Age. Its near-perfect cone is a landmark visible from Reykjavík and one of the first sights for travelers landing at Keflavík Airport. The hike is moderate—about 3–4 hours round trip—starting from the Höskuldarvellir parking area and crossing lava fields before a steep, loose-scree final ascent. The summit delivers 360-degree views of the Blue Lagoon, the Atlantic, the Snæfellsjökull glacier, and the city of Reykjavík. Access is via a gravel road that is occasionally closed due to volcanic activity in the area.

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