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Kleifarvatn Lake

The largest lake on Reykjanes, Kleifarvatn is a spellbinding and mysterious crater lake with no visible outflow, known for the black volcanic beaches around it, steep mountains and underwater hot springs.

The eight administrative regions of Iceland
Time to allow
30 min
Entry
Free
Season
All year

Practical information

Kind
Viewpoint
Road
Paved
Difficulty
Easy
Nearest town
Grindavík · 23 km
Reykjavík
25 km (as the crow flies)
Coordinates
63.9200, -22.0000
On the map
Open location

Before you go

  • You reach the black sand beach on the shore on foot, not by car.

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