Kleifarvatn Lake
Kleifarvatn Lake is a landscape in Reykjavik Area, Iceland — about 30 km from Reykjavik and reached by a drive to the trailhead and a short walk in (footwear and weather check). Shoot it year-round, though winter wind, ice, and short daylight rework the shot list, then use the GPS coordinates, parking notes, and nearby waypoints below to fold this stop into a longer photography route.
Overview
Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, situated in the southern part of the peninsula.
Questions & answers
Kleifarvatn Lake is in Reykjavik Area, Iceland, approximately 30 km from Reykjavik. Exact GPS coordinates are included in the downloadable Landscape map.
The recommended season for Kleifarvatn Lake is All. For light, plan around blue hour and the first hour after sunrise; Iceland's long shoulder-season twilight extends usable conditions on either side.
Drive/Hike access. Bring weather-appropriate footwear and check conditions before setting out. The downloadable GPS map gives turn-by-turn waypoints once imported into Google Maps or Gaia.
Yes — Kleifarvatn Lake can be visited year-round, though winter conditions may require a 4x4 or storm-tolerant plans.