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The Best Hiking Trails in Skogar, South (Iceland)

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  • Markarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk

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    Volcano Huts
    Distance
    1.09mi
    Elevation +
    305f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofMarkarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk Photo ofMarkarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk Photo ofMarkarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk

    Markarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk Hiking up to the cliffs of the Markarfljót Canyon offers beautiful views over the Þórsmörk area, the Markarfljót River, the Laugavegur Hiking Trail and the neighbouring mountains such as Ti...

    The first part of track doesn't exist anymore, but a little detour takes you right to the slope. Detour: When you exit t...
    Tea Radovic

  • Stunning and hidden Sigöldugljúfur canyon

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    Elenabalrod
    Distance
    1.54mi
    Elevation +
    89f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofStunning and hidden Sigöldugljúfur canyon Photo ofStunning and hidden Sigöldugljúfur canyon Photo ofStunning and hidden Sigöldugljúfur canyon

    Hard to find as there are no indications. Going down a hill, leave the car on the right hand side and you will cross the F-road towards a sign that says staff only till you find the canyon. The views are truly stunning ...

    very nice and easy track !
    vandammeh

  • Strútsskáli - Strútur round

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    kleppur
    Distance
    6.22mi
    Elevation +
    1726f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofStrútsskáli - Strútur round Photo ofStrútsskáli - Strútur round Photo ofStrútsskáli - Strútur round

    Wonderful hike especially in early morning , when Mælifell is shining in the sun. Follow the track to Strútslaug and follow the valley straight ahead where the damaged signs are. At the next sign turn right upp the hill....

  • Day 1 Laugavegur: Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker

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    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    6.88mi
    Elevation +
    2175f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofDay 1 Laugavegur: Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker Photo ofDay 1 Laugavegur: Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker Photo ofDay 1 Laugavegur: Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker

    The first day of the Laugavegur is in my opinion the most beautiful. The stretch between Landmannalaugar and Hrafntinnusker is a feast for the eyes and nose. The colorful rhyolite mountains are as always a rewarding back...

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  • Valahnukur Thórsmörk / Þórsmörk Panorama

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    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    2.63mi
    Elevation +
    896f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofValahnukur Thórsmörk / Þórsmörk Panorama Photo ofValahnukur Thórsmörk / Þórsmörk Panorama Photo ofValahnukur Thórsmörk / Þórsmörk Panorama

    Short circle trail with climbing on Valahnukur 465 m. From the top very good Þórsmörk Panorama. Between Volcano Huts (Husadalur) - Valahnukur - Langidalur Hut follow white trail. From Langidalur Hut to Volcano Huts (H...

  • Þórsgata Volcano Trail

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    Volcano Huts
    Distance
    10.13mi
    Elevation +
    2159f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofÞórsgata Volcano Trail Photo ofÞórsgata Volcano Trail Photo ofÞórsgata Volcano Trail

    þórsgata Volcano Trail is one of the most beautiful and versatile trails in Iceland and offers unrivalled views of the Þórsmörk Nature Reserve and the neighbouring mountains, volcanoes, glaciers and valleys. The Þórsgata...

  • Glacier Panorama Trail - Iceland

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    Tresmidur
    with Silja Gunnarsdóttir
    Distance
    8.52mi
    Elevation +
    758f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGlacier Panorama Trail - Iceland Photo ofGlacier Panorama Trail - Iceland Photo ofGlacier Panorama Trail - Iceland

    Glacier Panorama Trail is an fairly easy trail from roots of Mýrdalsjökull to the parking on Sólheimajökulsmelar. This trail is operated by Arcanum Mountainguides and was a super pleasant trip.

  • Fimmvörðuháls - Girls Trip 2020-07-10

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    hildur.jonsdottir
    Distance
    17.33mi
    Elevation +
    4656f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - Girls Trip 2020-07-10 Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - Girls Trip 2020-07-10 Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - Girls Trip 2020-07-10

    We took the bus from BSÍ/Reykjavík to Skógar (Reykjavík Excursions, https://www.re.is/) . The bus took our main luggage further to Húsadalur/Þórsmörk. We hiked Fimmvörðuháls in beautiful weather and then spent one night ...

  • Landmannalaugar

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    Ben_Slabbaert
    Distance
    6.61mi
    Elevation +
    1663f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofLandmannalaugar Photo ofLandmannalaugar Photo ofLandmannalaugar

    Only reachable by 4x4 but worth the trip. The large lava field and the steep climb up the brennisteinsalda make you feel like frodo in his final approach to mount doom. Be sure to check the route you wish to take. Please...

  • Skoga

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    3pom
    Distance
    6.95mi
    Elevation +
    1486f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofSkoga Photo ofSkoga Photo ofSkoga

    Starting from skogafoss, the path goes up. We did 550 or so meters up, you can do as you want, more or less... the beginning is full of tourists but it soon becomes nice and quiet. The scenery changes as you go up, from...

  • Fimmvorduhals / Baldvinsskali Hut - SKOGAR

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    Antanas_Barabanas
    Distance
    8.09mi
    Elevation +
    246f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofFimmvorduhals / Baldvinsskali Hut - SKOGAR Photo ofFimmvorduhals / Baldvinsskali Hut - SKOGAR Photo ofFimmvorduhals / Baldvinsskali Hut - SKOGAR

    hands down the most scenic and breathtaking part of Landmannalaugar -Fimmvorduhals, another bonus is that it's decent all the time, so very handy for the last day, although to Do this trek the other way around would be a...

  • Day 4 Laugavegur: Emstrur - Þórsmörk

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    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    10.11mi
    Elevation +
    1385f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDay 4 Laugavegur: Emstrur - Þórsmörk Photo ofDay 4 Laugavegur: Emstrur - Þórsmörk Photo ofDay 4 Laugavegur: Emstrur - Þórsmörk

    The last day of the Laugavegur starts with a descent over loose volcanic sand and rocks. Personally, I find this the most difficult part of the entire Laugavegur. Every now and then it takes an effort to continue, but as...

  • Day 3 Laugavegur: Álftavatn - Emstrur

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    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    10.15mi
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    1496f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDay 3 Laugavegur: Álftavatn - Emstrur Photo ofDay 3 Laugavegur: Álftavatn - Emstrur Photo ofDay 3 Laugavegur: Álftavatn - Emstrur

    The third day of the Laugavegur abandons the rhyolite mountains and exchanges them for predominantly lava plains reminiscent of a lunar landscape. In the beginning it still goes up and down, but after 3.5 kilometers the ...

  • Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon ( Laugavegur Trail detour )

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    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    2.73mi
    Elevation +
    692f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMarkarfljótsgljúfur Canyon ( Laugavegur Trail detour ) Photo ofMarkarfljótsgljúfur Canyon ( Laugavegur Trail detour ) Photo ofMarkarfljótsgljúfur Canyon ( Laugavegur Trail detour )

    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 ...

    This is a MUST during Laugavegur trail. Easy to follow. Breathtaking lanscape. The start/end of the route has a sign on ...
    neus_salvatella

  • Thorsmork Hike

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    Bartdecock
    Distance
    10.20mi
    Elevation +
    2566f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofThorsmork Hike Photo ofThorsmork Hike Photo ofThorsmork Hike

    Part of the red and orange tour and finishing with the Valanuhkur climb. Not advised for children and inexperienced hikers. Many steep parts making this trail rather adventurous. The viewpoints are worth it and the wh...

    Steep climbs. Amazing views. Perfect dayhike!
    tolix

  • Exploring the rhyolite mountains in Landmannalaugar

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    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    5.79mi
    Elevation +
    1598f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofExploring the rhyolite mountains in Landmannalaugar Photo ofExploring the rhyolite mountains in Landmannalaugar Photo ofExploring the rhyolite mountains in Landmannalaugar

    A relative short, but very nice hike around the neighbouring rhyolite mountains that starts and ends at the base camp of Landmannalaugar. The views of the various rhyolite mountains are breathtaking and the volcanic land...

  • Fimmvörðuháls - red track

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    hjortur2@yahoo.com
    with Melanie LG
    Distance
    14.98mi
    Elevation +
    4708f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - red track Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - red track Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - red track

    Fimmvörðuháls - red track. Went up from Skogar and down to Þórsmörk. Beautiful waterfalls on the way up. Amazing mountains in Þórsmörk. A trip very much worth it.

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