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Kleifarvatn
Sight · Reykjavík & Reykjanes
Iceland’s largest lake on the Reykjanes peninsula, a stark, deep volcanic lake ringed by black sand beaches and lava.
AccessFree viewpoint right off the road, no walk needed
GPS63.9236, -22.0503
Local tip: Stop at the black sand beach on the eastern shore for photos; combine with nearby Seltún and Krýsuvík geothermal area.
Near Kleifarvatn
- Food: Messinn (25 km)
- Stay: Northern Lights Inn (19 km)
- Fuel: Olís Suðurhella (15 km)
- Restrooms: Bridge Between Continents (31 km)
- Campsite: Hafnarfjörður Campsite (17 km)
More places nearby
Skátalaug hot spring2.2 km
Krýsuvík / Seltún3.8 km- Lambafellsgjá Fissure4.0 km
- Leiðarendi Lava Cave12 km
- Maríuhellar18 km
Þríhnjúkagígur Volcano18 km