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.
The hike starts at Gígur Visitor Centre and ends by Sel Hótel Mývatn.
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Region
Norðurland, Þingeyjarsveit
Starting point
Gígur Visitor Center
Markings
Marked trail, at regular intervals
Duration
30 minutes
Surface
- Pavement - e.g. asphalt or concrete
- Gravel
- Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
Obstacles
Step - A step, ledge, stair or low ledge that must be stepped on
Visitors are advised to exercise caution during winter and seek relevant information.
Hazards
- No hazards on the way
- Slippery trail
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