Saxhóll Crater
Saxhóll
A scoria cone in the national park with about 370 iron steps. You can reach the summit in minutes for views over lava fields and glaciers.
Saxhóll is a scoria cone formed by an eruption roughly 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. It rises about 109 metres, and iron steps have been built up its outer slope. The climb takes about 10 minutes, and from the top you can walk around the crater and look out over broad lava fields covered in moss, the Snæfellsjökull glacier and the coastline. Entry is free, and there is a car park beside the road. It is on Route 574, about 10 km from Djúpalónssandur. Take care on the steps in strong wind.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Skarðsvík Beach
- Djúpalónssandur
- Svörtuloft Lighthouse
- Svöðufoss
- Vatnshellir Cave
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
- Malarrif Lighthouse & Visitor Centre
- Lóndrangar