The Best Trails in Skogar, South (Iceland)

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  • þórsmörk: básar-stakkholtsgjá-húsadalur-básar

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    kyiria
    with arnihrafn72 Ásgerður Helga Guðmundsdóttir Sveinn Guðmundsson
    Distance
    14.05mi
    Elevation +
    2500f
    TrailRank
    41| 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

  • Landmannalaugar, Vörðuhnúkur - Skalli - Brennisteinsalda - Vondugil

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    hjortur2@yahoo.com
    with Melanie LG
    Distance
    10.91mi
    Elevation +
    2713f
    TrailRank
    41| 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

  • Þórsmörk Panorama

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    Volcano Huts
    Distance
    2.81mi
    Elevation +
    1145f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofÞórsmörk Panorama Photo ofÞórsmörk Panorama Photo ofÞórsmörk Panorama

    The Þórsmörk Panorama Trail takes you up and over the Valahnúkur mountain (454 m) from where you get an impressive 360° view over the volcanic landscape of Þórsmörk and the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano & Glacier. From the...

    Großartige Runde. Als ich den Weg ging, waren einige Abschnitte der Route "im Bau" und daher etwas schwieriger zu bewält...
    sandra.bielefeld

  • Magni Fimmvörðuháls 2012-10-18 18:34:27

    Alpine Climbing
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    Gussler
    Distance
    9.23mi
    Elevation +
    3025f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofMagni Fimmvörðuháls 2012-10-18 18:34:27 Photo ofMagni Fimmvörðuháls 2012-10-18 18:34:27 Photo ofMagni Fimmvörðuháls 2012-10-18 18:34:27

    Fantastic route to the new volcanos mountains Magni and Móði at Fimmvörðuháls made after erruption in Eyjafjallajökull in March 2010. Hiking from Þórsmörk "Thorsmork" 8 km up to 1040 meters.

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  • Skalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil

    Walking
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    thrainn.fridriksson
    Distance
    12.04mi
    Elevation +
    3091f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofSkalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil Photo ofSkalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil Photo ofSkalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil

    Spectacular hike. Please note that we had to Wade the river many times. This route may not be possible to take if the water level in the river is high or if it has concentrated into a single channel. Consult with warden ...

  • 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

  • Mosar - Hvanngil - Álftavatn - Krókur - Mosar

    Mountain Bike
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    Author
    Saemundur
    Distance
    26.56mi
    Elevation +
    2484f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMosar - Hvanngil - Álftavatn - Krókur - Mosar Photo ofMosar - Hvanngil - Álftavatn - Krókur - Mosar Photo ofMosar - Hvanngil - Álftavatn - Krókur - Mosar

    A great scenic route which partly intersects the famouse "Laugavegur" hiking route in Iceland highlands. There are at least 4 places where you will have to carry your bike across a river or creeks and the water will rea...

  • LANDMANNALAUGAR (IS) 20-JUL-15

    Mountain Bike
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    Jesús scott
    Distance
    38.96mi
    Elevation +
    2474f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLANDMANNALAUGAR (IS) 20-JUL-15 Photo ofLANDMANNALAUGAR (IS) 20-JUL-15 Photo ofLANDMANNALAUGAR (IS) 20-JUL-15

    En MTB por pista, ascenso en la montaña de Landmannalaugar a pié. Frío, viento y lluvia, dura ruta. Acabamos casi reventados We started at the beginning of the gravel road up to Landmannalaugar with mtb. In Landmannal...

  • 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...

  • 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
    Elevation +
    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 ...

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