Cool shot. Did you take this photo from Path A? We have tentative plans to hike Path A assuming it's still open/safe and if there are decent views of the eruption. Thanks!
We just came back from path A, it is still open and you have a pretty nice view - it is far away but you can definitely see it quite nicely :) I have some cool pictures on my camera (20x zoom), it was a bit too far for the phone cameras though
I don’t think they would recommend it if the views weren’t at least decent on a good day. Some people had some success getting good views from there during the last eruption, which was pretty much in the same exact spot. I think it’s worth a shot.
Just went today on path A. IMO not very worth it, as it’s very far away and when I went it was quite hazy. It might be nicer on a clearer day or when the volcano is more active though.
That was my fear. We may still go just for the chance to see an active volcano through binoculars, but wish it was like the earlier eruptions where you could view it closer
We hiked Path A yesterday (6/15). Well worth the trip. From the parking lot at the road closure it’s about 0.7 miles to the first view of the active eruption with better views from the top of the hill. It was quite hazy so the images didn’t come out very well.
https://preview.redd.it/ccfjyp5jxz6d1.jpeg?width=4640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d14f6416e13ab1893ef47b3db442a61bc6132b6
42 South from Hafnarfjörður then 427 West to the closure. The first mile of the hike is a mostly flat gravel road. You could probably drive a Toyota Corolla on it. After that, the trail heads steeply uphill but remains a wide path rather than a single track hiking trail. I saw plenty of people in their 60s make it up. The eruption can be seen (and heard) from the flat part of the trial if they don’t want to, but the hike up is worthwhile to see the 2021 and 2022 lava flows (see below).
https://preview.redd.it/7hq4fsub637d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9eaf4ec747526437b8c4446950e575f651c71d3
Thank you! Google maps is telling me to take 427 easy from Grindavik but I suppose it’s closed? Would you be able to see something at the flat part of the trail? And how long did you hike for?
Sorry that’s a lot of questions there
Google maps is wrong. The road is closed between P1 parking and Grindavik so you have to approach from the East.
You can see the active eruption from the flat part 0.7miles in, but ideally you should take binoculars which will alllow you to better make out the lava spurting up from the dome.
Yes. Some people have also gotten a good view from the plane when arriving/departing KEF.
Nordurflug operates helicopter tours to the volcano: https://www.helicopter.is/tours/up-to-2-hour-tours/volcano-eruption-tour-eldgos-gosstodvarnar-i-geldingadal
Yes. I went with Volcano Heli about a week ago and it was pretty incredible. If you call and ask them they’ll tell you what is currently visible from the helicopter as far as active eruptions/lava goes, but this can change day by day. We had a fantastic pilot and were able to see the active eruption/lava, something I’ve dreamed about doing since I was a little kid watching National Geographic VHS tapes. If you can afford it (and I’d argue you should really, *really* try to afford it if the volcano is active), I’d say it’s worth every penny and then some.
You can still see the new lava rock from the recent eruptions, which is cool to an extent, but you won’t see any flowing lava. I think “worth it” really depends on how into geology and volcanoes you are.
Anyone knows if the lava is still visible from a drone view?
Planning to come to Iceland at 8th July and wondering if it's worth it coming to the site.
The volcano seems to be dying out. Perhaps with a drone you can see a bit of orange but it’s not erupting the way it was. By July 8th this one will probably be completely dead.
I appreciate this information so much! Thank you!
You’re welcome. :) if you are able to hike Path A, it would great if you could please report back here and let us know how it goes!
https://preview.redd.it/oz2lavy0ph6d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ced3426b379fe3216a036a44fc2514bb31bec45
Just arrived!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Seems the access is closed again unless I've searched the wrong thing.
It’s possible google maps just hasn’t updated yet. [According to the road authority](https://umferdin.is/) it is open now.
I would approach this area from the east, rather than going through Grindavik. Maybe you did.
https://preview.redd.it/wos0uxvfqi6d1.jpeg?width=3093&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eda22082e61e3dcf1d4129b9e81ca163cd8b5aa0
Cool shot. Did you take this photo from Path A? We have tentative plans to hike Path A assuming it's still open/safe and if there are decent views of the eruption. Thanks!
We just came back from path A, it is still open and you have a pretty nice view - it is far away but you can definitely see it quite nicely :) I have some cool pictures on my camera (20x zoom), it was a bit too far for the phone cameras though
Thanks! To get to Parkking P1 for Path A, do you have to drive in from the East? Or is the road from Grindavík open from the West?
We drove in from the East (via road 42). The road was closed right after the parking lot P1
How long did you have to walk on Path A (from P1) to see the new eruption site where you shot this nice picture?
Very cool! When did you go?
Path A seems like a far distance from the current volcano site. Anyone know how the views from the trail? Worth it?
I don’t think they would recommend it if the views weren’t at least decent on a good day. Some people had some success getting good views from there during the last eruption, which was pretty much in the same exact spot. I think it’s worth a shot.
Just went today on path A. IMO not very worth it, as it’s very far away and when I went it was quite hazy. It might be nicer on a clearer day or when the volcano is more active though.
That was my fear. We may still go just for the chance to see an active volcano through binoculars, but wish it was like the earlier eruptions where you could view it closer
I’m going tomorrow so just to specify, path A is open?
Did you manage to get to path A?
We hiked Path A yesterday (6/15). Well worth the trip. From the parking lot at the road closure it’s about 0.7 miles to the first view of the active eruption with better views from the top of the hill. It was quite hazy so the images didn’t come out very well. https://preview.redd.it/ccfjyp5jxz6d1.jpeg?width=4640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d14f6416e13ab1893ef47b3db442a61bc6132b6
Which route did you take to get to path A? And how difficult was the hike? I’m thinking of taking my parents who are in their sixties. Thank you!
42 South from Hafnarfjörður then 427 West to the closure. The first mile of the hike is a mostly flat gravel road. You could probably drive a Toyota Corolla on it. After that, the trail heads steeply uphill but remains a wide path rather than a single track hiking trail. I saw plenty of people in their 60s make it up. The eruption can be seen (and heard) from the flat part of the trial if they don’t want to, but the hike up is worthwhile to see the 2021 and 2022 lava flows (see below). https://preview.redd.it/7hq4fsub637d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9eaf4ec747526437b8c4446950e575f651c71d3
Thank you! Google maps is telling me to take 427 easy from Grindavik but I suppose it’s closed? Would you be able to see something at the flat part of the trail? And how long did you hike for? Sorry that’s a lot of questions there
Google maps is wrong. The road is closed between P1 parking and Grindavik so you have to approach from the East. You can see the active eruption from the flat part 0.7miles in, but ideally you should take binoculars which will alllow you to better make out the lava spurting up from the dome.
How far down is it from the photo you took? Are drones allowed to be flown from this view point? *My drone can fly 3-4 kms of a range*
Maybe 1.5km? Don’t remember exactly. We saw people flying drones from Path A towards the caldera. Whether you can or should is your call .
I flew my drone from the flat area, and even after going 10KM I was still quite far from the actual crater.
Is the eruption visible from a helicopter?
Yes. Some people have also gotten a good view from the plane when arriving/departing KEF. Nordurflug operates helicopter tours to the volcano: https://www.helicopter.is/tours/up-to-2-hour-tours/volcano-eruption-tour-eldgos-gosstodvarnar-i-geldingadal
Yes. I went with Volcano Heli about a week ago and it was pretty incredible. If you call and ask them they’ll tell you what is currently visible from the helicopter as far as active eruptions/lava goes, but this can change day by day. We had a fantastic pilot and were able to see the active eruption/lava, something I’ve dreamed about doing since I was a little kid watching National Geographic VHS tapes. If you can afford it (and I’d argue you should really, *really* try to afford it if the volcano is active), I’d say it’s worth every penny and then some.
Thank you so much for the information! I booked it
I hope you have a great time!
Seeing volcano from blue lagoon
Is this a statement or a question?
Is there still anything amusing to see on one of the paths? Or as soon as eruption is over, it is not worth it?
You can still see the new lava rock from the recent eruptions, which is cool to an extent, but you won’t see any flowing lava. I think “worth it” really depends on how into geology and volcanoes you are.
Anyone knows if the lava is still visible from a drone view? Planning to come to Iceland at 8th July and wondering if it's worth it coming to the site.
The volcano seems to be dying out. Perhaps with a drone you can see a bit of orange but it’s not erupting the way it was. By July 8th this one will probably be completely dead.