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Fimmvörðuháls (Iceland) — Iceland

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
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01