Leirhnjúkur Lava Fields, Northern Iceland

You'll find Leirhnjúkur Lava Fields in Northern Iceland, about a 1.5-hour drive from Akureyri. Enjoy walking around the Leirhnjúkur geothermal and volcanic area, with its otherwordly vibes. The designated wooden paths are well marked, and after just about 10 minutes, you'll arrive at steam vents that seem to pop out of nowhere. You may very well feel like you're on another planet!

Continue following the route through the lava fields, where you'll find remnants of lava that once oozed and has since cooled. Other highlights include vibrantly colorful terrain, bubbling mud pits, and crystal-clear steaming pools. Be sure to stay on the trail, though, as the steam vents can be very hot! If you'd like to catch all the sights, the big loop trail takes about one hour to complete.

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