Sport and Recreation
Hekla is a popular destination for hiking. Following the most recent eruption the path goes most of the way to the summit with the walk taking 3 to 4 hours. In spring skiing is possible on short routes around the rim of the crater. In summer there are easy (F) mountaineering routes also around the crater rim and it is possible to snowcat to the top in winter. The volcano can be reached using the buses to Landmannalaugar 30 km further east and it is possible to stay or camp at farms in the area. A visitor centre, The Hekla Center at Leirubakki Farm opened in 2007.
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