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  • Þakgil / Thakgil yellow trail

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    near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    8.59mi
    Elevation +
    2772f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofÞakgil / Thakgil yellow trail Photo ofÞakgil / Thakgil yellow trail Photo ofÞakgil / Thakgil yellow trail

    Anti-clockwise - start on purple trail, then yellow trail over Austurafréttur range with views over Kötlujökull glacier, return via yellow trail jeep track.

  • Fimmvörðuháls - red track

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    14.98mi
    Elevation +
    4708f
    TrailRank
    36
    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.

  • near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    6.82mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofDay 2 Laugavegur: Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn Photo ofDay 2 Laugavegur: Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn Photo ofDay 2 Laugavegur: Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn

    The second day of the Laugavegur is without a doubt the most breathtaking of the entire tour. In particular, the panoramas in the middle of the route - on Lake Álftavatn - are of an unprecedented, otherworldly beauty. Th...

  • near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    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...

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  • near Vestmannaeyjar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    1.10mi
    Elevation +
    1273f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEldfell - il vulcano di Heimaey - Eldfell - the Heimaey volcano Photo ofEldfell - il vulcano di Heimaey - Eldfell - the Heimaey volcano Photo ofEldfell - il vulcano di Heimaey - Eldfell - the Heimaey volcano

    3D Video Relive:Percorso che porta in cima al vulcano Eldfell, sull'isola di Heimaey.Per maggiori dettagli, visitate la pagina https://www.etnatracking.com/islanda/percorsi/eldfell-vulcano-heimaey, dove troverete:-Descri...

    It’s a really nice hike with a beautiful view as a reward
    clau15brito
  • Fimmvörðuháls Hike

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    17.18mi
    Elevation +
    4718f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls Hike Photo ofFimmvörðuháls Hike Photo ofFimmvörðuháls Hike

    Without doubt, the most epic hike one can experience in Iceland. A geological miracle is revealed beneath your feet as you walk further and further into the trail. Starting from the breathtaking Skogafoss, the trail w...

  • near Skógar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    6.58mi
    Elevation +
    1168f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofIceland-Laugavegur: Hrafntinnusker - Landmannalaugar 26/8/11 Photo ofIceland-Laugavegur: Hrafntinnusker - Landmannalaugar 26/8/11 Photo ofIceland-Laugavegur: Hrafntinnusker - Landmannalaugar 26/8/11

    Last day, we felt really tired after those hard days, but we feel strong for the last track!Easy day, we had to spend the whole trail walking down, enjoying the lava views around the whole track. The last kilometrers you...

  • near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    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...

  • near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    16.29mi
    Elevation +
    3294f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofFimmvörthuháls (Thorsmork - Fimvorduhals - Skógafoss) Photo ofFimmvörthuháls (Thorsmork - Fimvorduhals - Skógafoss) Photo ofFimmvörthuháls (Thorsmork - Fimvorduhals - Skógafoss)

    There are a couple of steep sections while climbing up to Fimmvörthuháls. From there, if the weather forecast is good take the trail closer to the river, you'll see plenty of waterfalls. Skógafoss is great but don't mi...

  • bleiksargljufur

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    near Ásólfsskáli, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    2.98mi
    Elevation +
    807f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofbleiksargljufur Photo ofbleiksargljufur Photo ofbleiksargljufur

    Nice trekking along a narrow canyon, circular, going up on the west side, crossing and going down on the east side.

  • Hveragérdi hot Springs

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    4.66mi
    Elevation +
    873f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofHveragérdi hot Springs Photo ofHveragérdi hot Springs

    Short and easy track from Hveragerdi Bus Stop (close to the Ring Road) to the natural hot springs. Easy trekking, low hills. You can take a bath at the same river, once you pass the hot steams. From the bus stop, it t...

  • near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    17.78mi
    Elevation +
    1594f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofLaugavegurinn 3-4 (Hvanngil - Emstrur/Bótnar - Thorsmork) Photo ofLaugavegurinn 3-4 (Hvanngil - Emstrur/Bótnar - Thorsmork) Photo ofLaugavegurinn 3-4 (Hvanngil - Emstrur/Bótnar - Thorsmork)

    Easy to follow. You have to cross a couple of rivers. The first one, which is close to Hvanngil hut can be tricky depending on the snowmelt or the rain. Use the widest part you find and don't rely in the islands . Bette...

  • near Grafarkirkja, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    7.29mi
    Elevation +
    948f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofAfangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 6/9 Photo ofAfangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 6/9 Photo ofAfangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 6/9

    Day 6: from the camp NNE of Torfajokull to Strutslaug. Shortly after the pass E of our camp, waterfalls in the river were circumvented by going N uphill (waypoint) and then back down (rather steep) to the river. Nice hot...

  • Hekla: 29 AUG 2009 09:27

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    near Hlíðarendi, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    10.04mi
    Elevation +
    3455f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofHekla: 29 AUG 2009 09:27 Photo ofHekla: 29 AUG 2009 09:27 Photo ofHekla: 29 AUG 2009 09:27

    Hiked on volcano Hekla 1491m (1496 m according to my GPS). Started from lowest point. Possible to drive 500 meters higher. Walking in loose stone lava rocks and some ice near the top. Total time to top 3 hours.

  • near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    16.99mi
    Elevation +
    4616f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - Skógafoss to Básar, Iceland Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - Skógafoss to Básar, Iceland Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - Skógafoss to Básar, Iceland

    In the most beautiful weather! WE took a small detour at fimmvorduskali. From this side it gives you a magnificent view and approach to the Fimmvorduhals eruption site. steep down at thorsmork side, slowly sloping up at ...

  • near Stóri Núpur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    6.62mi
    Elevation +
    1860f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofLandmannahelir - Londmundur summit Photo ofLandmannahelir - Londmundur summit Photo ofLandmannahelir - Londmundur summit

    This was a big surprise! This 3 hours one way trail recomennded to us guard on the campsite. From the summit you can see seven glaciers. Trail is well marked.

  • near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    13.16mi
    Elevation +
    3993f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofLandmannalaugar – Álftavatn 2014/08/30 Photo ofLandmannalaugar – Álftavatn 2014/08/30 Photo ofLandmannalaugar – Álftavatn 2014/08/30

    Laugavegurinn Trail 2014/08/30 - We connected first two parts of this trail, wonderful journey but quite difficult with 23kg on your back :)

  • near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    9.90mi
    Elevation +
    1460f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofStrútsstígur: Hvanngil - Strútsskáli Photo ofStrútsstígur: Hvanngil - Strútsskáli Photo ofStrútsstígur: Hvanngil - Strútsskáli

    Start at Hvanngil hut and climb up the Hvanngilshausar ridge. Fantastic view of Myrdalsjökull and Laugarvegur. Pass Einstigsfjall and cross the wide wet valley Kaldaklof rich of small streams. At the small hill Móhella...

  • near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    8.55mi
    Elevation +
    1480f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofIceland-Laugavegur: Fimmvörðuháls - Thorsmork 22/8/11 Photo ofIceland-Laugavegur: Fimmvörðuháls - Thorsmork 22/8/11 Photo ofIceland-Laugavegur: Fimmvörðuháls - Thorsmork 22/8/11

    Second day of the track, really bad weather when leaving the pass hut (wonderful place to overnight!) Please take into account that to cross the Krosa river we used a the hut´s tractor, it is not possible to cross by wal...

  • near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    21.01mi
    Elevation +
    3202f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 11 - (2016-08-23) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 11 - (2016-08-23) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 11 - (2016-08-23) - From North To South

    It's part of a 20 days hike. Beware it's not the normal north south Iceland Hike. It's mostly offtrail, there are one extremly difficult river to cross and 20km on a glacier. There are a few dangers, I put tag on the tr...

  • REYKJADALUR

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    4.90mi
    Elevation +
    1352f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofREYKJADALUR

    a 3 km hike uphill (and 3 downhill) to get to the hotspots in the river. there are longer hikes arround there, but this is the shortest one to the warm water :) there is a small river you will have to cross with your bar...

    Great views, stunning geothermal areas and at the end you find yourself sitting in hot river among snow-covered hills. F...
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