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  • Reykjadalur (Steam Valley) - hot river bathing - Grænsdalur loop

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    6.71mi
    Elevation +
    2572f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofReykjadalur (Steam Valley) - hot river bathing - Grænsdalur loop Photo ofReykjadalur (Steam Valley) - hot river bathing - Grænsdalur loop Photo ofReykjadalur (Steam Valley) - hot river bathing - Grænsdalur loop

    First off, this is an amazing hike just 45min drive from Reykjavik, if you have the time, definitely do it. Start the hike at the Dalakaffi parking spot. I've seen people walk to the warm river in Flip-flops but for t...

    Good trail
    Jon Bjarnason
    Really nice hike! Went to the warm river by following the “tourist-highway” . Lovely to go back the other way around. Be...
    Andreas5800
    Great hike, it's a must for everyone.
    Norbert Zoho

  • Sel-Grensdalur-Reykjadalur-Sel

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    mr.roots
    Distance
    7.24mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofSel-Grensdalur-Reykjadalur-Sel Photo ofSel-Grensdalur-Reykjadalur-Sel Photo ofSel-Grensdalur-Reykjadalur-Sel

    This track starts at the school hut of the Junior College in Reykjavík; Menntaskólasetrið. It leads up the valley Grensdalur, where there are numerous hot springs, mud puds and colorful precipitation in the soil. The tra...

  • Skjaldbreiður 1060m Winter offroad

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    near Laugarvatn, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jakub_
    Distance
    40.40mi
    Elevation +
    5440f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofSkjaldbreiður 1060m Winter offroad Photo ofSkjaldbreiður 1060m Winter offroad Photo ofSkjaldbreiður 1060m Winter offroad

    3 Super jeeps offroad whole way to the top Skjaldbreiđur 1060m hight. Super adventure with great companny 4x4 enthusiasts. Thanks to Axel, best offroad driver in Selfoss. Video from this trip: https://www.youtube.com/...

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  • Innstidalur - Sleggjubeinaskarð

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    near Hveragerðisbær, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    8.55mi
    Elevation +
    722f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofInnstidalur - Sleggjubeinaskarð Photo ofInnstidalur - Sleggjubeinaskarð Photo ofInnstidalur - Sleggjubeinaskarð

    Nice little track with good climbs, flowy singletrack and technical downhill section at the end. Start from the parking lot at Sleggjubeinaskarð and head back on the tarmac towards the main powerplant. Soon after take a...

    The downhill part in the end has been ruined, the path has been modified for hikers with stairs and steps so the flow is...
    Andrea Sigurðardóttir
    Interesting area and nice track but the final downhill with steep abrupt sections and loose grit looked a bit too scary ...
    mieva
    Surprising range of diversity in terms of trail material in only 14km. Gravel roads to quite technical rocky sections, m...
    Larusarni

  • 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
    45| 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

  • 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

  • Flúðir to Miđfell summit

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    near Flúðir, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jordi
    Distance
    6.34mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofFlúðir to Miđfell summit Photo ofFlúðir to Miđfell summit Photo ofFlúðir to Miđfell summit

    Spectacular summit with a nice unexpected place at the top! Difficult if rainy or wet dur to uneaven and slippery muddy sections. I avoided going down through the scree to avoid stepping on musk and flora since there was...

  • Vik - Hatta summits (1st and 2nd)

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    near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jordi
    Distance
    8.95mi
    Elevation +
    2096f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofVik - Hatta summits (1st and 2nd) Photo ofVik - Hatta summits (1st and 2nd) Photo ofVik - Hatta summits (1st and 2nd)

    Do not rely or trust completely on the signs with sticks, they use to disappear when you need them the most. Useful when they show up though specially with fog. Better to rely on your GPS or wikiloc app on your phone. ...

  • Skallaleið

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    10.34mi
    Elevation +
    2008f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.92
    Photo ofSkallaleið Photo ofSkallaleið Photo ofSkallaleið

    Landmannalaugar is perhaps the most beautiful and unique place to visit in all of Iceland. There are numerous great hiking tracks around the area but what most people don’t know are the options the region offers for sero...

    Cool bike mission in Landmannalaugar, not too much of hikeing and fun downhill parts.
    Andrés Nói Arnarsson
    OMG what a trail. Two words - ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
    Védís
    Gagalagú skemmtilegur
    bodvar thorisson

  • Skógar - Fimmvörðuháls - vegur og stígur

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    near Eyvindarhólar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    16.81mi
    Elevation +
    3199f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkógar - Fimmvörðuháls - vegur og stígur Photo ofSkógar - Fimmvörðuháls - vegur og stígur Photo ofSkógar - Fimmvörðuháls - vegur og stígur

    Really cool track from Skógar waterfall up towards the mountain pass Fimmvörðuháls. This is one of Icelands most popular hiking tracks as the pass leads the traveler between the two glaciers Myrdalsjökull and Eyjafjalla...

    Amazing. Hard climb due to the rocky path, but the great views made it light. The way back was really complicated in som...
    albertosimal
    This is an amazing trail. The terrain is hard work at times due to the ash and dust. We kept thinking we had flat tyres....
    mrmtbire
    Superb ride. The ride up is on a gravel 4WD track, but the scenery is still stunning, especially if you can see the ice-...
    ManyRevolutions

  • Faxasund

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    keswicktours
    Distance
    18.21mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofFaxasund Photo ofFaxasund Photo ofFaxasund

    This track starts softly in lava sand and ends with a rocky section. Don't underestimate the soft sands as well as the climbing section(s). You'll need diff lock and low gear. In the "along the river" section there is on...

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

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    near Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Alex_Mazaira
    Distance
    11.64mi
    Elevation +
    3018f
    TrailRank
    43| 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

  • 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

  • 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: Bláhnjúkur - Suðurnámur

    Mountain Bike
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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Snorri Petersen Larusarni
    Distance
    7.40mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.89
    Photo ofLandmannalaugar: Bláhnjúkur - Suðurnámur Photo ofLandmannalaugar: Bláhnjúkur - Suðurnámur Photo ofLandmannalaugar: Bláhnjúkur - Suðurnámur

    If hike-bike is not your thing then this route is definitely not your thing either. But if you don't mind shouldering the bike for some serious climbing then the view and technical descends more than make up for all the ...

    Not for the faint hearted! A good GPS track. Loved the ride and achieved some great sky line photo’s.
    Paul Logie
    Amazing view! Recommended when the sky is clear ;) A lot of hiking up but well worth it!
    Gunnhildur I. Georgsdóttir
    Recomended
    bodvar thorisson

  • Reykjadalur

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    Distance
    14.05mi
    Elevation +
    1680f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofReykjadalur Photo ofReykjadalur Photo ofReykjadalur

    Fantastic route near Hveragerdi (approx 40 min drive from Reykjavik). Starting from Hveragerdi you ride up the mountain using the old gravel road. Once you are up on the plateau you follow the road untill it takes you ...

    Buena ruta para soltar piernas
    Fresa 131
    Nice trail but I think things have changed a bit in this area since the original description was made. Firstly the track...
    ManyRevolutions

  • 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

  • Lakagigar (Craters of Laki)

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    leondolman
    Distance
    78.29mi
    Elevation +
    6883f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofLakagigar (Craters of Laki) Photo ofLakagigar (Craters of Laki) Photo ofLakagigar (Craters of Laki)

    Note that the difficulty depends a lot on the weather and water level situation. There are several rivers to cross. Best is to check the road conditions with the information center in Kirkjubæjarklaustur they are very he...

  • Kerlingarfjöll: Ásgardur - Mænir around - Ásgardur

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    near Tungufell, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    kleppur
    Distance
    10.92mi
    Elevation +
    2602f
    TrailRank
    42
    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...

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