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Skútustaðagígar Craters

An easy hike around the pseudocraters of Skútustaðir. The area provides great views of Lake Mývatn and is a good spot for birdwatching. Skútustaðagígar have been protected as a natural monument since 1973.

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Region
Norðurland, Þingeyjarsveit
Starting point
Parking by Sel Hotel Myvatn
Level of difficulty
Level 1 - Easy route
1 2 3 4
Markings
Marked trail, at regular intervals
Duration
1 - 2 hours
Surface
  • Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
  • Gravel
Hazards
No hazards on the way
Service on the trail
  • Restrooms
  • Ranger
Gestastofan Gígur á Skútustöðum er opin allan ársins hring. Þar veita landverðir og þjónustufulltrúar gestum fræðslu og upplýsingar um náttúrufar, gönguleiðir, gistingu og afþreyingu í næsta nágrenni. Nánari upplýsingar um opnunartíma: https://www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is/svaedi/askja/gigur
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Open all seasons