Hekla, or Hecla, is a stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m. Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since 874. During the Middle Ages, Europeans called the volcano the "Gateway to Hell".

What is the meaning of Hekla?

(ˈhɛklə ) a volcano in SW Iceland: several craters, subject to fairly frequent eruptions in recent times.

How do I get to Hekla?

How to get there: Drive on ring road no. 1 for 90 kilometers headed East until you get to road number 26. Drive on road 26 direction North for about 50 kilometers to road number F225, which is a gravel road. From here you drive East for about 7 kilometers and then follow the signs to Hekla.