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Hveravellir is one of Iceland's best-known protected geothermal areas. It was protected in 1960.
Hot springs, steam vents and colourful geothermal formations characterise the landscape. Visitors must stay on marked paths.
Hveravellir lies between Langjökull and Hofsjökull and is one of the best-known stops on the Kjölur highland route.
Visitors can see hot springs, steam vents and colourful mineral deposits. The Kerlingarfjöll campsite is another useful stop when travelling in the highlands.
Always remain on marked paths in geothermal areas.
The purpose of protecting Hveravellir is to conserve its exceptional geothermal area, hot springs, geological formations and highland environment.
Hveravellir in Kjölur is one of Iceland's best-known highland geothermal areas, featuring diverse hot springs and colourful geological formations.
Visitors should remain on marked routes in the geothermal area and avoid disturbing hot springs and geological formations.
Official website
Hveravellir Natural Monument
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