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Kerið Crater
Viewpoint Easy

Kerið Crater

📍 South Iceland

📖 Description

Kerið is a 3,000-year-old volcanic explosion crater with strikingly red and ochre walls dropping 55 metres to a vivid aquamarine lake. The colour contrast blood-red volcanic soil against intense blue-green water makes it one of Iceland's most visually striking natural features. A path circles the entire rim in under 15 minutes and a steep path leads to the lake.

🗺️ Location

📋 Information

Region

📍 South Iceland

Category

Viewpoint

Difficulty

Easy

Best season

🗓 Year-round

Drive from Reykjavik

🚗 ~1 hour

Parking

🅿️ Car park directly at the site off Route 35. Small entry fee (~700 ISK).

Coordinates

64.0414, -20.8853

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