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  • Hellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar

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    near Stóri Núpur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    34.82mi
    Elevation +
    6637f
    TrailRank
    78| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar Photo ofHellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar Photo ofHellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar

    Hellismannaleid ( Hellismannaleið ) trail aprox. 55 km from Rjupnavellir Cottages to Landmannalaugar Hut. Not so famost like Laugavegur Trail so during all walk we saw 2 another hikers. Rjupnavellir Cottages you can reac...

    Apart from the one river crossing requiring removal of your boots and trousers the route is pretty easy. For much of it ...
    John P

  • The Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork )

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    34.19mi
    Elevation +
    6214f
    TrailRank
    78| Rating 4.42
    Photo ofThe Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork ) Photo ofThe Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork ) Photo ofThe Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork )

    aprox. 55 km from Landmannalaugar Hut to Langidalur Hut (or Volcano Huts). The most crowded trail on Iceland (200 person / per day) don't miss small (4km ) beautiful detour to Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon : Markarfljótsg...

    I hiked this trail in June 2023. It is moderately heavy. The worst is the first day because most of the climbing happens...
    Vule
    Trail what " must hike" in Iceland ... once. Better to spend time hiking in Fjallabak area .
    slawomir chojecki
    The most famous trails of Iceland. Mountains, gorges, lakes, hot springs, lava flows, snow fields, volcanoes, waterfalls...
    John P

  • Fimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Básar)

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    simonvidar
    Distance
    15.31mi
    Elevation +
    4560f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Básar) Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Básar) Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Básar)

    The walking trail Fimmvörðuháls, which starts at Skogarfoss and ends at Básar. This hike was surprisingly easy, with sunny weather almost all day. However, it is a long hike, and in the area between the glaciers, the wea...

    Takk, nýtti mér ferilinn.
    konradgylfason
    One of the best walks in Iceland, dramatic scenery, volcanic cones from the 2010 eruption, flowers, mountains and lots o...
    John P

  • Laugavegur Trail + Rjúpnafell peak + Fimmvörðuháls Trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk - Skógafoss) (August 2018)

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Alex_Mazaira
    Distance
    56.95mi
    Elevation +
    12536f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLaugavegur Trail + Rjúpnafell peak + Fimmvörðuháls Trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk - Skógafoss) (August 2018) Photo ofLaugavegur Trail + Rjúpnafell peak + Fimmvörðuháls Trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk - Skógafoss) (August 2018) Photo ofLaugavegur Trail + Rjúpnafell peak + Fimmvörðuháls Trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk - Skógafoss) (August 2018)

    First of all, let me give you an example of why very comprehensive plans are many times worthless in Iceland's highlands: I hiked these trails in August 2018. My first plan was to start hiking as soon as I arrived at La...

    Very Good Description
    Radi
    Great trail, nice overview and point of interest descriptions
    jgg5158

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  • Grænihryggur frá Halldórsgill

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Michelle Chrestensen
    Distance
    10.39mi
    Elevation +
    2671f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofGrænihryggur frá Halldórsgill Photo ofGrænihryggur frá Halldórsgill Photo ofGrænihryggur frá Halldórsgill

    A very beautiful but difficult hike, with a lot of elevation up and down. Well marked. Be careful when you walk close to the river, if there is snow. This year a man died because the snow broke under him and he ended in ...

  • Laugavegurinn Trail (Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker-Álftavatn-Émstrur-Langidalur)

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    sergiosilva
    Distance
    33.46mi
    Elevation +
    4682f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLaugavegurinn Trail (Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker-Álftavatn-Émstrur-Langidalur) Photo ofLaugavegurinn Trail (Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker-Álftavatn-Émstrur-Langidalur) Photo ofLaugavegurinn Trail (Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker-Álftavatn-Émstrur-Langidalur)

    The famous Laugavegurinn Trail. Surely, one of the most beautiful hiking trail in the world in an amazing country. This is the complete tracklog. Day tracks are here: Day 1: Laugavegurinn: Landmannalaugar ->...

    Een prachtige tocht door wisselende landschappen. Bij een goede conditie goed te lopen, neem de tijd om te genieten onde...
    eric westland
    Es una ruta amb un paissatge molt diversificat, Volcans, glaciars, deserts, canyons, rierols glaciars, rius calents, cre...
    bejenaru.a

  • Landmannalaugar = one of the most beautifull treck of the world !

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    romain M
    Distance
    45.54mi
    Elevation +
    5469f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofLandmannalaugar = one of the most beautifull treck of the world ! Photo ofLandmannalaugar = one of the most beautifull treck of the world ! Photo ofLandmannalaugar = one of the most beautifull treck of the world !

    One of the most beautifull trecks of the world... and this said by experimented hikers from all over the world ! Regular water points, bring your own food for at least 5 days. As inexperienced hickers, it took us 4 d...

  • Fimmvörðuháls genginn 15. júní 2024

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    gegils
    Distance
    15.04mi
    Elevation +
    4373f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls genginn 15. júní 2024 Photo ofFimmvörðuháls genginn 15. júní 2024 Photo ofFimmvörðuháls genginn 15. júní 2024

    Gekk þessa frábæru og fjölbreyttu 24 km leið eina ferðina enn... núna með nokkrum frábærum vinnufélögum hjá Ferðaskrifstofu Icelandia á sérlega góðum degi um miðjan júní 2024. I just walked this great and varied route o...

  • Brúarárfoss - Mount Hvarf (alt. 238m.)

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    near Reykholt, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    roquenval
    Distance
    8.65mi
    Elevation +
    2133f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 2.33
    Photo ofBrúarárfoss - Mount Hvarf (alt. 238m.) Photo ofBrúarárfoss - Mount Hvarf (alt. 238m.) Photo ofBrúarárfoss - Mount Hvarf (alt. 238m.)

    The main goal of this hike is, of course, to admire the Brúarárfoss waterfalls with their magnificent turquoise colours water. For those of you whose desire ends there, once you've reached the waterfalls (distance: aroun...

    A déconseiller : après la cascade de Bruararfoss, le chemin n'est pas balisé et il faut marcher à travers des prairies h...
    Guytou31

  • Hengill 803m hiking to the top 17.10.2020

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    Jakub_
    Distance
    5.24mi
    Elevation +
    2116f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofHengill 803m hiking to the top 17.10.2020 Photo ofHengill 803m hiking to the top 17.10.2020 Photo ofHengill 803m hiking to the top 17.10.2020

    Hengil volcano hiking to the top 17.10.2020. Video from trail: https://youtu.be/Q_QbVoQbLgs Son of Storm youtube chanel by Jakub.

  • Fimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Þórsmörk)

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    near Eyvindarhólar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    olafurnielsen
    Distance
    15.21mi
    Elevation +
    3845f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Þórsmörk) Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Þórsmörk) Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Þórsmörk)

    The popular trail between Skogar and Thorsmork over Fimmvorduhals. Takes you through the magnificent waterfalls in Skógá and up between two glaciers, through the brand new lava from the 2010 eruption in Eyjafjallajökull ...

    Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas esta ruta puede ser muy fácil o imposible (frio, viento, hielo, erupciones...)
    Saltacamberas
    This trail is a good goal for anyone that's interested in walking/hiking.
    hulda2002

  • Gjáin

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    near Stóri Núpur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com
    with helmuthin mr.roots
    Distance
    1.82mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofGjáin Photo ofGjáin Photo ofGjáin

    We made this trail as a study kit for an outdoor activity project for schools. The trail leads from the parking place at Rauðá river, close to Stöng. Stöng is a ruin of a farm from the Wiking age. The area has often b...

    A little bit risky to take the way back close to the river as you habe to climb through the rocks, but really nice. Than...
    Daniel Rubio

  • Högnhöfði 09.10.2010

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    near Úþlíð, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    5.06mi
    Elevation +
    2165f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofHögnhöfði 09.10.2010 Photo ofHögnhöfði 09.10.2010 Photo ofHögnhöfði 09.10.2010

    Did this one with my brother in law, Hreiðar. Mt. Högnhöfði is close to mountain road F337 and only about 4km from Mt. Hlöðufell. We had very good weather calm, clear sky and about 10°C. View was outstanding and mountain...

    Just dit it like other trails
    Elvar

  • Skælingar to Alftavötn (Day 3)

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    Mx hiker
    Distance
    12.31mi
    Elevation +
    2480f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofSkælingar to Alftavötn (Day 3) Photo ofSkælingar to Alftavötn (Day 3) Photo ofSkælingar to Alftavötn (Day 3)

    Day 3 of a 5-day trek in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland. Hike of 21 km through the Eldgjá Canyon, which is very impressive. Starting in Skælingar hut and finishing in the Alftavötn hut, which is in an amazing locat...

  • Alftavötn to Strútur (Day 4)

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    Mx hiker
    Distance
    13.66mi
    Elevation +
    1339f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofAlftavötn to Strútur (Day 4) Photo ofAlftavötn to Strútur (Day 4) Photo ofAlftavötn to Strútur (Day 4)

    Day 4 of a 5-day trek in Iceland. 24 km hike from Alftavötn cabin to Strútur cabin (although Wikiloc registered 22 km). The hike included crossing 2 different rivers by walking in the cold water with sandals. Very lon...

  • Mt. Sveinstindur (Day 1)

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    Mx hiker
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    1539f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMt. Sveinstindur (Day 1) Photo ofMt. Sveinstindur (Day 1) Photo ofMt. Sveinstindur (Day 1)

    Day 1 of a 5-day trek in Iceland. We hiked to Mt. Sveinstindur in Vatnajökull National Park. Steep ascent especially the last 100 m vertically and with a lot of wind. Very cold despite we were in mid-August. Amazing 3...

  • Sveinstindur to Skælingar (Day 2)

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    Mx hiker
    Distance
    10.63mi
    Elevation +
    1138f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofSveinstindur to Skælingar (Day 2) Photo ofSveinstindur to Skælingar (Day 2) Photo ofSveinstindur to Skælingar (Day 2)

    Day 2 of a 5-day hike in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland. Very nice 17 km hike with amazing views. Starting from the Sveinstindur cabin and ending in the Skælingar cabin where we stayed for the night. The hike is...

  • Iceland, Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork

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    near Skógar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    Problema
    Distance
    36.53mi
    Elevation +
    5338f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofIceland, Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork Photo ofIceland, Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork Photo ofIceland, Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork

    Day 1 = Landmannalaugar Park Trailhead to Hrafntinussker Hut. Do not start this trek without first visiting the hot springs at the park/trailhead. They're certain to be crowded, and many of the bathers chose to bathe au...

    Hi! Thanks for sharing! The trail is easy to follow and all the info is correct. We did it this July 2015 and had a b...
    Seneketh
    Yay! I did it! Your info was exactly what I found on the trail. I had better weather than you did in your experience, t...
    Traipse
    очень рекомендую, маршрут достаточно простой и очень живописный
    Avemondo

  • Reykjadalur (Steam Valley) - hot river bathing - Grænsdalur loop

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    6.71mi
    Elevation +
    2572f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofReykjadalur (Steam Valley) - hot river bathing - Grænsdalur loop Photo ofReykjadalur (Steam Valley) - hot river bathing - Grænsdalur loop Photo ofReykjadalur (Steam Valley) - hot river bathing - Grænsdalur loop

    First off, this is an amazing hike just 45min drive from Reykjavik, if you have the time, definitely do it. Start the hike at the Dalakaffi parking spot. I've seen people walk to the warm river in Flip-flops but for t...

    Good trail
    Jon Bjarnason
    Really nice hike! Went to the warm river by following the “tourist-highway” . Lovely to go back the other way around. Be...
    Andreas5800
    Great hike, it's a must for everyone.
    Norbert Zoho

  • Sel-Grensdalur-Reykjadalur-Sel

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    mr.roots
    Distance
    7.24mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 2.0
    Photo ofSel-Grensdalur-Reykjadalur-Sel Photo ofSel-Grensdalur-Reykjadalur-Sel Photo ofSel-Grensdalur-Reykjadalur-Sel

    This track starts at the school hut of the Junior College in Reykjavík; Menntaskólasetrið. It leads up the valley Grensdalur, where there are numerous hot springs, mud puds and colorful precipitation in the soil. The tra...

    The path ended around 500 metres after the pass, so-we have to return to go to Hveragerdi.
    Jacqueline van Dooren

  • Exploring Tumastaðir

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    near Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    Davide Di Gloria
    Distance
    3.54mi
    Elevation +
    771f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofExploring Tumastaðir Photo ofExploring Tumastaðir Photo ofExploring Tumastaðir

    Exploration of an unusual place in Iceland, an artificially planted forest that offers a simple but totally different panorama from the rest, with well-marked paths apart from a few deviations marked by vehicles assigned...

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