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  • Bruarfoss valley and horse trails

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    near Reykholt, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    De Charel
    Distance
    6.37mi
    Elevation +
    390f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofBruarfoss valley and horse trails Photo ofBruarfoss valley and horse trails Photo ofBruarfoss valley and horse trails

    Hlauptungufoss, Midfoss, Bruarfoss and back via different horse trails. The first part can be muddy as the trail follows the Bruara river upstream.

    Ruta de gran bellesa i paisatges
    albert lluis

  • Exploring Tumastaðir

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    near Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    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...

  • Iceland South - Thakgil - Þakgil

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    near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    tbk
    Distance
    6.89mi
    Elevation +
    1667f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIceland South - Thakgil - Þakgil Photo ofIceland South - Thakgil - Þakgil Photo ofIceland South - Thakgil - Þakgil

    Road from Vik - Route 1 - Route 214 Parking - Camping Thakgil - Þakgil Start here many walking trials with view on Katla Volcano and Myrdalsjokull Glacier

    We started the hike a bit before Þakgil. Beautiful mountains, but cloudy so we didn't see the glacier.
    joeljons

  • Hveragerdi Reykjadalur hot river hike

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    leondolman
    Distance
    4.69mi
    Elevation +
    873f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.92
    Photo ofHveragerdi Reykjadalur hot river hike Photo ofHveragerdi Reykjadalur hot river hike Photo ofHveragerdi Reykjadalur hot river hike

    Source: afar.com ICELANDIC HOT SPRING RIVER HIKE The town of Hveragerdi, 40 minutes west of Reykjavik is known for it's intense geothermal activity. I read online (thanks wikitravel) that about an hour's hike north o...

    Great experience in the snow. Got quite lucky with the weather, clear sky. May be quite tricky if visibility isn't good.
    Fen Ferreira
    Super cadre de rando ! Et la fin avec le baignade est super !!
    Pohu
    Great hike, with a hot bath in the river...just arrive early to be alone
    Trodonski

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  • Fimmvordúhals Part 1

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ferrran7
    Distance
    10.37mi
    Elevation +
    2264f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofFimmvordúhals Part 1 Photo ofFimmvordúhals Part 1 Photo ofFimmvordúhals Part 1

    Amazing hiking between Skogafoss and Thorsmork. We walked 1/3 of the way due to weather conditions, - heavy rain and fog, etc. Park the car close to the breath-taking Skogafoss waterfall and simply follow the track th...

    Top !!! Nice views .
    vandammeh

  • Hengill: Sleggjubeinadalur - Skeggi - Innstidalur

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    ingvi
    Distance
    9.00mi
    Elevation +
    1923f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHengill: Sleggjubeinadalur - Skeggi - Innstidalur Photo ofHengill: Sleggjubeinadalur - Skeggi - Innstidalur Photo ofHengill: Sleggjubeinadalur - Skeggi - Innstidalur

    This trail starts at Sleggubeinadalur near geothermal plant at Hellisheiði. It takes you up Húsmúli to Skeggi or Vörðu-Skeggi, the highest peak in the Hengill area, 803 meters high. The trail has sticks to show you the c...

    Skemmtileg leið, auðvelt að flygja trackinu.
    Annasiggaarnar

  • Landmannalaugar - Brennisteinsalda

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    near Skógar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    cdrm25
    Distance
    4.32mi
    Elevation +
    1001f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofLandmannalaugar - Brennisteinsalda Photo ofLandmannalaugar - Brennisteinsalda Photo ofLandmannalaugar - Brennisteinsalda

    The hike to the summit of Brennisteinsalda is breathtaking, passing through fields of volcanic rock and sulphuric steam vents-all surrounded by mountains of yellow, red, blue, and green. I captured some video every ha...

    Bonito lugar en un paramo desolado de Islandia
    Angaragon
    Realice la ruta con la información proporcionada en el centro de visitantes. Fácil excepto una subida q se complica por ...
    Angeles VP
    Climbing up is rather easy however you'd better have trekking poles and good shoes to climb down, there was a 30-40 mete...
    burakbayhan

  • Þríhyrningur Mountain (Thríhyrningur) (30-09-2018)

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    near Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Alex_Mazaira
    Distance
    11.64mi
    Elevation +
    3018f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofÞríhyrningur Mountain (Thríhyrningur) (30-09-2018) Photo ofÞríhyrningur Mountain (Thríhyrningur) (30-09-2018) Photo ofÞríhyrningur Mountain (Thríhyrningur) (30-09-2018)

    þríhyrningur means "three peaks mountain" in Islandic, due to the three main peaks on its top. There is a marked path leading to the top, starting from the parking lot at the end of the road (see waypoint). However, I ca...

    Magnifique vue sur les volcans et les îles Vestmann avec une journée bien ensoleillée et un ciel dégagé.
    Guytou31

  • Roundtrip to Kerlingafjall highest summit Snaekollur

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    near Tungufell, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    6.55mi
    Elevation +
    2247f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRoundtrip to Kerlingafjall highest summit Snaekollur Photo ofRoundtrip to Kerlingafjall highest summit Snaekollur Photo ofRoundtrip to Kerlingafjall highest summit Snaekollur

    Half of this trail is unmarked. Starting point is on Hveradalir car park. You have to go down to Hveradalir hot springs, turn left and follow the marked trail to Kerling. After 200 m you turn left to unmarket path which ...

    Thanks for sharing this track! We have done it on Sep 12 2020 with fastastic wheather. As hiking trails ins Iceland are ...
    Networker

  • Skógafoss - Básar (Thórsmörk)

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    BaerTobias
    Distance
    15.87mi
    Elevation +
    3399f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofSkógafoss - Básar (Thórsmörk) Photo ofSkógafoss - Básar (Thórsmörk) Photo ofSkógafoss - Básar (Thórsmörk)

    28.07.2016 - This is an update of earlier versions of the same track as published by others (eg, Ferrran7) to reflect the changes in track location after the substantial track upgrades recently made (works still ongoing)...

  • Landmannalaugar-Skógar

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    near Skógar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    kroatinn
    Distance
    53.50mi
    Elevation +
    11427f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLandmannalaugar-Skógar Photo ofLandmannalaugar-Skógar Photo ofLandmannalaugar-Skógar

    Hiked the Laugavegur trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk) and Fimmvörðuháls (Þórsmörk - Skógar) in four days. The first day from Landmannalaugar to Álftavatn was pretty tough as we took a detour to Háskerðingur on the way....

    Last 3 days of a bigger trek (Myvatn - Skogar) realised in late august 2011, this path looked crowded to us due to the l...
    tgruson

  • Grænihryggur from Halldorsgil / next to Kirkjufell

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    EpicIceland.net
    Distance
    9.73mi
    Elevation +
    2861f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofGrænihryggur from Halldorsgil / next to Kirkjufell Photo ofGrænihryggur from Halldorsgil / next to Kirkjufell Photo ofGrænihryggur from Halldorsgil / next to Kirkjufell

    A marked trail begins right next to road. There's no designated car park, just traces of cars parking on the side of the road. The trail is well marked and leads through a very diverse terrain. Views are more than just a...

  • Kerlingarfjöll: Ásgardur - Mænir around - Ásgardur

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    near Tungufell, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    kleppur
    Distance
    10.92mi
    Elevation +
    2602f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofKerlingarfjöll: Ásgardur - Mænir around - Ásgardur Photo ofKerlingarfjöll: Ásgardur - Mænir around - Ásgardur Photo ofKerlingarfjöll: Ásgardur - Mænir around - Ásgardur

    Hike around Maenir to two geothermal areas (Hverabotn and Hveradalir) Start at Ásgardur hut and cross the bridge at campsite. Follow the footpath upp the ridge. After stepping down a small valley and ascending again you...

  • Landmannalaugar, Vörðuhnúkur - Skalli - Brennisteinsalda - Vondugil

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    hjortur2@yahoo.com
    with Melanie LG
    Distance
    10.91mi
    Elevation +
    2713f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLandmannalaugar, Vörðuhnúkur - Skalli - Brennisteinsalda - Vondugil Photo ofLandmannalaugar, Vörðuhnúkur - Skalli - Brennisteinsalda - Vondugil Photo ofLandmannalaugar, Vörðuhnúkur - Skalli - Brennisteinsalda - Vondugil

    Amazing walk. Starts by crossing the mostly dry riverbed in Brandsgil (no need to take shoes off for the river) and then the track takes you up a ridge and then towards Skalli (1027 m). There is an unclear track up to th...

    Great trail. We have slightly cut the end and followed signs for Landmannalaugar along the red markers. I'm not sure wha...
    hedvule

  • Thakgil Yellow+Red trail (+Huldujokull glacier)

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    near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    EpicIceland.net
    Distance
    12.27mi
    Elevation +
    3054f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofThakgil Yellow+Red trail (+Huldujokull glacier) Photo ofThakgil Yellow+Red trail (+Huldujokull glacier) Photo ofThakgil Yellow+Red trail (+Huldujokull glacier)

    Started by climbing Purple east before the campsite to intersection with Yellow, then up the yellow to Holdujökull. Back by Red "Mælifell" route. We had to cross the river 3 times near the end of the Red trail about 15mi...

  • Hekla 10.10.2010

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    near Hlíðarendi, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    10.88mi
    Elevation +
    3707f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofHekla 10.10.2010 Photo ofHekla 10.10.2010 Photo ofHekla 10.10.2010

    Went today to the Gateway to Hell, other name Mt. Hekla. Started off from Reykjavik aroun 6 am and it took us about 2hrs. to drive to the place where the hiking started. Hekla has been erupting with appr. 10 years interv...

  • Fimvordúhals Skógar -Thórsmork

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    Ferrran7
    with daniovide
    Distance
    14.18mi
    Elevation +
    3802f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFimvordúhals Skógar -Thórsmork Photo ofFimvordúhals Skógar -Thórsmork Photo ofFimvordúhals Skógar -Thórsmork

    Stunning and challenging 1-day-route between Skógar and Thórsmork, in the south of Iceland. When approaching the hut it was full of snow. Better walk it with rakets or ar least rainproof protection for your feet. Nice tr...

    Finalmente, hice la ruta desde Volcano Huts. Primer tramo de subida cómoda hasta Basar. Después, alguna duda en el tramo...
    Myri78

  • Kerlingarfjoll - Fannborg - Snaekollur loop trail

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    near Flúðir, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    EpicIceland.net
    Distance
    5.76mi
    Elevation +
    2402f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofKerlingarfjoll - Fannborg - Snaekollur loop trail Photo ofKerlingarfjoll - Fannborg - Snaekollur loop trail Photo ofKerlingarfjoll - Fannborg - Snaekollur loop trail

    Start at the car park of Hveradalir, then hike down to Hveradalir, then follow the unmarked trail from the eastern side of Fannborg. You have to cross one river close to Hveradalir, then ascent steadily to Fannborg. At o...

  • þórsmörk: básar-stakkholtsgjá-húsadalur-básar

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    kyiria
    with arnihrafn72 Ásgerður Helga Guðmundsdóttir Sveinn Guðmundsson
    Distance
    14.05mi
    Elevation +
    2500f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofþórsmörk: básar-stakkholtsgjá-húsadalur-básar Photo ofþórsmörk: básar-stakkholtsgjá-húsadalur-básar Photo ofþórsmörk: básar-stakkholtsgjá-húsadalur-básar

    agan awedome day, flat easy trail with crossing river to stakkholtsgjá - btw. breathtaking canyon, landscape, views, again amazing weather with blue sky and great atmosphere with my buddies

    Absolutely 'must see' canyon in Þórsmörk, spectacular landscape in every direction
    dusanapol

  • Hveragerði - Reykjadalur - Ölkelduháls - Nesjavellir

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    gegils
    Distance
    9.29mi
    Elevation +
    2556f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofHveragerði - Reykjadalur - Ölkelduháls - Nesjavellir Photo ofHveragerði - Reykjadalur - Ölkelduháls - Nesjavellir Photo ofHveragerði - Reykjadalur - Ölkelduháls - Nesjavellir

    I did this hike with a group of hikers called Vesen & Vergangur early october 2015. The trail will guide you through a extremely hot and colorful area. There is a possibility to take a bath in a warm lake after just abou...

    Mjög falleg leið
    Bryndis Einarsdóttir

  • Húsadalur to Langidalur

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    Volcano Huts
    Distance
    1.21mi
    Elevation +
    213f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofHúsadalur to Langidalur Photo ofHúsadalur to Langidalur Photo ofHúsadalur to Langidalur

    The trail between the Volcano Huts and the Langidalur Hut takes you through the Húsadalur Valley and the birch woods of the Þórsmörk Nature Reserve and connects the two valleys, Húsadalur and Langidalur. Two intersection...

  • Hveragerði - Hellisheiði - Hellisheiðarvirkjun

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
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    olijon
    Distance
    10.86mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHveragerði - Hellisheiði - Hellisheiðarvirkjun Photo ofHveragerði - Hellisheiði - Hellisheiðarvirkjun Photo ofHveragerði - Hellisheiði - Hellisheiðarvirkjun

    This is a 17 km. hike from Hveragerði to Sleggjubeinsdalur, home to the geothermal power plant Hellisheiðarvirkjun, through a geothermally active area. There are hot spring creeks that are ideal for bathing in on the tra...

    Mjög skemmtileg leið fjölbreytt og krefjandi
    agusta.jonsdottir

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