Skútustaðagígar Craters Hiking trail
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
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