Fimmvörðuháls (Iceland)
The 25-km volcanic pass hike between glaciers — active-eruption ash still hot.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Iceland
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Volcanic (200–1,000 m)
- Best season
- June – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Key takeaways
- Biome: Volcanic (200–1,000 m)
- Best season: June – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The 25-km volcanic pass hike between glaciers — active-eruption ash still hot.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Volcanic (200–1,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Volcanic (200–1,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Fimmvörðuháls (Iceland) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Fimmvörðuháls (Iceland)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
