This guide covers Hella and its municipality, the volcanoes, and the fishing and hiking around it.
Hella and Rangárþing ytra
Hella is in Rangárþing ytra, one of Iceland's largest municipalities by area.
Rangárþing ytra is one of three municipalities in the county of Rangárvallasýsla, across the middle of South Iceland.
Hekla and the volcanic zone
The volcanic zone crosses Rangárþing ytra, including Hekla, one of Iceland's most active volcanoes.
The area around Torfajökull is one of Iceland's most geothermally active areas.
Fishing and hiking
The Veiðivötn lakes in Landmannaafréttur are rich with Arctic char and trout.
Ytri-Rangá, a popular salmon river, flows through the municipality.
The best known hiking trail in Rangárþing ytra is Laugavegur, and a less known one is Hellismannaleið.
Map the drive
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Comparing South Coast tours
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