trip report by site editor Rick McCharles
Leirhnjúkur is a lava field close to Lake Mývatn in the north of Iceland. A loop of up to 5km in length is a popular day hike.
There was still a bit of snow, early in June.
You must be careful where you step. You might get a hot foot if you step off the boardwalk.
The colours of Hell … and bizarre volcanic oddities, make for an entertaining walk.
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