Eldborg crater walk
Eldborg crater walk
Duration: 2.5-3 hours return trip.
Difficulty: mostly easy and level walk over birch-clad lava. A short steep ascent at the end.
Interest: unusual, steep-sided, lava-walled crater offering fine views of the surrounding countryside.
Start/End: the path starts from the farm of Snorrastaðir, just off road 54, 36km northwest of Borgarnes.
Park by the farm then following the river to begin with then cut over the lava to the foot of the crater. There is a fine view from the summit. Return by the same route.