Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon ( Laugavegur Trail detour )
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 2.73 mi
- Elevation gain
- 692 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 692 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,798 ft
- TrailRank
-
36
4.7
- Min elevation
- 1,560 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 396
- Uploaded
- July 26, 2018
- Recorded
- July 2018
near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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Itinerary description
Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon. Small (4km ) detour is much more interesting than all second day on Laugavegur Trail (from Álftavatn to Botnar hut ) Don't miss it !
Of course you can reach Botnar hut with car 4x4 as well
path is clear
Of course you can reach Botnar hut with car 4x4 as well
path is clear
Waypoints
Mountain hut
1,562 ft
Intersection
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This is a MUST during Laugavegur trail. Easy to follow. Breathtaking lanscape.
The start/end of the route has a sign on the 4x4 that goes from Emstrur to Alftavatn, a few minutes from Emstrur hut. Then you follow the wood sticks. Enjoy!