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The Best Hiking Trails in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South (Iceland)

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  • Roundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar

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    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    7.97mi
    Elevation +
    1194f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofRoundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar Photo ofRoundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar Photo ofRoundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar

    Secret advice from Blágil mountain hut ward. From me the best hike in Laki. Trail is well marked but on the way is some fords, so you have to put your boots off. Terrain looks flat, but mainly at the first half the trail...

  • Round trip around Eldgjá crack

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    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    9.29mi
    Elevation +
    1713f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofRound trip around Eldgjá crack Photo ofRound trip around Eldgjá crack Photo ofRound trip around Eldgjá crack

    Round trip around the world biggest volcano canyon, the trails are well marked. Starting point is at the car park. First half is on the bottom of the valley, at the and you climb up to the canyon ridge, turn right and go...

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  • Skaelingar - Sveinstindur

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    kleppur
    Distance
    10.69mi
    Elevation +
    1722f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofSkaelingar - Sveinstindur Photo ofSkaelingar - Sveinstindur Photo ofSkaelingar - Sveinstindur

    From Skaelingar hut north to the Sveinstindur hut First 5 km on the road then through a rather narrow gorge with lots of stream crossings along the green Uxartindar mountains. At the end of the gorge you find a beautif...

  • Lakagigar hike on Laki

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    leondolman
    Distance
    2.22mi
    Elevation +
    778f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofLakagigar hike on Laki Photo ofLakagigar hike on Laki Photo ofLakagigar hike on Laki

    Hike up to Laki mountain with a fantastic views on the Lakagigar craters with the Vatnajökull glacier in the background. At the start is an information point with toilets and a ranger that can provide information. The ...

  • Eldgjá to Gjátindur loop

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    EpicIceland.net
    Distance
    10.45mi
    Elevation +
    2549f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofEldgjá to Gjátindur loop Photo ofEldgjá to Gjátindur loop Photo ofEldgjá to Gjátindur loop

    We hiked a loop starting at Eldgjá car park, continuing to Ofaerufoss and then into the canyon ahead (western bank of the canyon). We wrongly chose the path straight ahead, instead we then turned right to a steep climb o...

  • Iceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss

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    tbk
    Distance
    2.82mi
    Elevation +
    315f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss

    Eldgjá, Ófærufoss Waterfall Situated between Landmannalaugar and Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Eldgja is the largest volcanic canyon in the world, 270m deep, 600m at its widest and around 40 km long. The canyon lies paralel with...

  • Langisjór - Sveinstindur hut

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    Eisfuchs
    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    1037f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLangisjór - Sveinstindur hut Photo ofLangisjór - Sveinstindur hut Photo ofLangisjór - Sveinstindur hut

    The track follows the marked jeep-track from Lake Langisjór to Sveinstindur hut. Because of sandstorm, rain and dense fog it was safer to follow the 'road' than to take the much shorter footpath.

  • Sveinstindur

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    EpicIceland.net
    Distance
    2.81mi
    Elevation +
    1729f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSveinstindur Photo ofSveinstindur Photo ofSveinstindur

    Gradual and non-stop ascent to the highest peak near Langisjór lake - Sveinstindur. Amazing views on a nice day. Marked trail, steady climb, hiking poles will be useful. You can come back the same way only (or continue s...

  • Iceland. Djupa - Skaftafell

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    Brynjólfur
    Distance
    57.74mi
    Elevation +
    7454f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofIceland. Djupa - Skaftafell Photo ofIceland. Djupa - Skaftafell Photo ofIceland. Djupa - Skaftafell

    A variation to the old Laki-Skaftafell route. Easy to get to the starting point - take the bus, for example Stræto, ask the driver to let you off by Djupa. Instead of walking down to Nupstadaskogar, one can skip that par...

  • Laki summit, one way

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    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    4.53mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLaki summit, one way Photo ofLaki summit, one way Photo ofLaki summit, one way

    Normally Laki summit is a rount trip, but in 2020 the east part of the trail was close due to erosion. From the summit is excellent view to whole Laki area and glaciers.

  • Skaelingar - Gjátindur - Holaskjol - Álftavötn

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    kleppur
    Distance
    15.62mi
    Elevation +
    2825f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSkaelingar - Gjátindur - Holaskjol - Álftavötn

    mostly easy ground, sometimes steep slopes, 2 streams to cross fantastic view from Gjátindur, into Eldgjá and Ófaerufoss. The track continues all above the Eldgjá canyon. When You leave the nature reserve at junction wi...

  • Sveinstindur top

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    kleppur
    Distance
    3.90mi
    Elevation +
    1926f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofSveinstindur top

    From hut to top and same way back last third on the way to the top it´s a bit steep with loose rocks and gravel. From the top you can also descend on the other side and walk back to the hut in a small detour.

  • Iceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 6

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    Brynjólfur
    Distance
    13.77mi
    Elevation +
    2930f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 6 Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 6 Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 6

    Relaxed walking: the scenery is magnificent - weather permitting. First, on the east side of Fögrufjöll with Skaftá river and outlets of Vatnajökull glacier and later walking along Langisjór lake with the fluorescent-gre...

  • Iceland. Laki - Nupstadaskogar - Skaftafell

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    Brynjólfur
    Distance
    76.13mi
    Elevation +
    7356f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofIceland. Laki - Nupstadaskogar - Skaftafell Photo ofIceland. Laki - Nupstadaskogar - Skaftafell Photo ofIceland. Laki - Nupstadaskogar - Skaftafell

    One of the "old" backpacking tours. Set up by a Frenchman, who lives in Iceland, several years back. Paths/trails only visible for a total of a few km. One does not need crampons crossing Sidujokull but crossing Skeidara...

  • Iceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 5

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    Brynjólfur
    Distance
    11.12mi
    Elevation +
    1421f
    TrailRank
    20| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 5

    Starting the day with crossing Tungná - which takes quite some time as the crossing takes place where the river is divided into lots of lanes, some deeper than others. The hiking is easy, solid ground to walk on. An old ...

    Another question: can you describe the crossing near Langisjor that called for boots off crossing? How difficult was it?
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  • Strútsstígur Álftavötn - Strútsskáli

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    kleppur
    Distance
    14.66mi
    Elevation +
    1496f
    TrailRank
    19

    Detour over Álftavatnskrókur in order to avoid the 2 deeper fords on the regular track. Instaed you have to cross 2 flat streams in Álftavatnskrókur . Joining the regular track at the small waterfall. Right before Strúts...

  • Iceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 7

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    Brynjólfur
    Distance
    14.61mi
    Elevation +
    2648f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 7

    The last day - and everyone is longing for fresh food . . . even dreaming about a pint of ale. An old, narrow sheep-path to walk under Uxatindar , but the hill is quite steep there. Following the "road" after reaching th...

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