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  • Hellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar

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    near Stóri Núpur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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
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  • The Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork )

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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
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  • 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
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  • Hengill: Vörðuskeggi - hringur frá Sleggjubeinaskarði

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    near Hveragerðisbær, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    12.11mi
    Elevation +
    2484f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHengill: Vörðuskeggi - hringur frá Sleggjubeinaskarði Photo ofHengill: Vörðuskeggi - hringur frá Sleggjubeinaskarði Photo ofHengill: Vörðuskeggi - hringur frá Sleggjubeinaskarði

    A truly epic tour that has it all. All-in-all the distance is only 20 km but with more than 800 m of total ascend to the top of Hengill mountain and some serious climbs this tour clearly defines the term "hike assisted b...

    Það eru komnar tröppur í singletrackið í sleggjubeinaskarði sem eyðileggur flowið annars er þetta fimm stjörnu túr.
    Andrés Nói Arnarsson
    Amazing view! The downhill at the end well worth the big climbing parts :)
    Gunnhildur I. Georgsdóttir
    Fantastic!
    snussi
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  • 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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  • 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
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  • Grænihryggur frá Halldórsgill

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Michelle Chrestensen
    Distance
    10.39mi
    Elevation +
    2671f
    TrailRank
    58
    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 ...

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  • Marardalur

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    near Hveragerðisbær, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    8.29mi
    Elevation +
    863f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofMarardalur Photo ofMarardalur Photo ofMarardalur

    Why bother with Moab? This route is quite technical and a lot of fun. There's a bit of hiking and carrying involved (nothing too dramatic) but instead you are rewarded with a spectacular view and some very unique grippy ...

    Great ride along the tops. Sandstone section are good fun. Beware that the ride back along the valley is on sand shingle...
    ManyRevolutions
    Technically demanding and scenic. The said sandstone is truly grippy and fun to ride.
    Larusarni
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  • Volcano Eruption at Fimmvörðuháls Iceland 01.04.2010

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    Off Road
    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    16.34mi
    Elevation +
    2060f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofVolcano Eruption at Fimmvörðuháls Iceland 01.04.2010 Photo ofVolcano Eruption at Fimmvörðuháls Iceland 01.04.2010 Photo ofVolcano Eruption at Fimmvörðuháls Iceland 01.04.2010

    Awesome trip to Fimmvörðuháls where volcanic activity is ongoing these days. Took a jeep by Extreme Iceland ( http://www.extremeiceland.is/ ) up Myrdalsjökull glacier and to the eruption. Magnificent weather and view, w...

    Impressive photos. Should be a great experience to be there when that happened. Thanks for sharing. -Fred
    Freddy Klinger
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  • 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
    55
    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...

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  • 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
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  • Hengill 803m hiking to the top 17.10.2020

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jakub_
    Distance
    5.24mi
    Elevation +
    2116f
    TrailRank
    54
    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.

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  • Ring Road (R1), Iceland, day 2

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    Motorhome
    near Borg, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Maria e António
    Distance
    105.98mi
    Elevation +
    16316f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 2 Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 2 Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 2

    Golden Circle-part 1 Craters and waterfalls... We left Hveragerđi campsite to explore a part of the Golden Circle. 1- Keriđ lake, which a is volcanic crater lake in the Grímsnes area of South Iceland. It is approximately...

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  • Marardalur - Húsafellsbrunajaðar

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    near Hveragerðisbær, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    29.71mi
    Elevation +
    1601f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofMarardalur - Húsafellsbrunajaðar Photo ofMarardalur - Húsafellsbrunajaðar Photo ofMarardalur - Húsafellsbrunajaðar

    This track has it all. Great scenery, climbs and descends, technical sections, flowing singletrack. The first part has some hike n bike sections but the view makes up for the climbs. The second half is downhill more or ...

    My first MTB trip... and there was no returning after this experience. What a great way to experience the nature.
    Védís
    Approved!
    Larusarni
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  • Gjáin

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    near Stóri Núpur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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
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  • Ring Road (R1), Iceland, day 3

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    near Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Maria e António
    Distance
    57.77mi
    Elevation +
    5095f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 3 Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 3 Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 3

    02/08/2022 Iceland road trip, on the Ring Road, day 3. Land of waterfalls and ice. Description later... 1-Seljalandsfoss On the road we have beautiful sight of Etjafallajökull (🏔1660mts) 2- Stop at a 'magical cave' 3- S...

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

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    near Reykholt, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    roquenval
    Distance
    8.65mi
    Elevation +
    2133f
    TrailRank
    51| 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
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  • Ring Road Iceland, day 4

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    Motorhome
    near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Maria e António
    Distance
    105.35mi
    Elevation +
    5745f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofRing Road Iceland, day 4 Photo ofRing Road Iceland, day 4 Photo ofRing Road Iceland, day 4

    From Vík í Mýrdal , driving back to Sólheimasandur and then along the Ring Road all the way to Kirkjubæjarklaustur. 1- Solheimasandur Plane Wreck. The remains of the 1973 United States Navy DC plane ate still on the bla...

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  • Ring Road (R1), Iceland, day 5

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    Motorhome
    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Maria e António
    Distance
    50.75mi
    Elevation +
    6919f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 5 Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 5 Photo ofRing Road (R1), Iceland, day 5

    04/08/2022 Iceland road trip, on the Ring Road, day 5 From Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Skaftafell Campground, Vatnajökull National Park. The day I could feel the mountain by climbing it and taking time for a 20kms hike and fo...

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  • 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
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  • Iceland, Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork

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    near Skógar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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
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