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  • 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)
    Author
    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

  • Grænihryggur from Halldorsgil / next to Kirkjufell

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    EpicIceland.net
    Distance
    9.73mi
    Elevation +
    2861f
    TrailRank
    42
    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...

  • 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

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  • Hveragerði - Hellisheiði - Hellisheiðarvirkjun

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    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

  • Húsadalur to Langidalur

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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...

  • PAKGIL (IS)15-JUL-15

    Mountain Bike
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    near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Jesús scott
    Distance
    24.03mi
    Elevation +
    3967f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofPAKGIL (IS)15-JUL-15 Photo ofPAKGIL (IS)15-JUL-15 Photo ofPAKGIL (IS)15-JUL-15

    Ruta realizada con MTB aunque mejor salir desde Pakgil ( yo salí 10 kms antes) y realizarla a pié. En bici solo para sufridores y amantes del descenso. I ride with the bike about 10 km before Pakgil and all the way lo...

  • Sönghellir Þórsmörk

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Volcano Huts
    Distance
    0.42mi
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofSönghellir Þórsmörk Photo ofSönghellir Þórsmörk Photo ofSönghellir Þórsmörk

    The Sönghellir Cave (e. the song cave) is located 5 minutes away from the Volcano Huts in Húsadalur Þórsmörk. The cave is an ancient lava tube from a volcanic eruption and is fairly accessible. The path from the Volca...

  • þórsmörk: básar-stakkholtsgjá-húsadalur-básar

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    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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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    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

  • Iceland-Hrafntinnusker Ice cave and Soedull 25-AUG-2011

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    near Skógar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Murdock1977
    Distance
    3.77mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofIceland-Hrafntinnusker Ice cave and Soedull 25-AUG-2011 Photo ofIceland-Hrafntinnusker Ice cave and Soedull 25-AUG-2011 Photo ofIceland-Hrafntinnusker Ice cave and Soedull 25-AUG-2011

    Before walking, please ask to he Hut Keeper about if it is possible to make this walks: Here you can find 2 different tracks: to the West for viewing a huge ice cave, be carefull with the ice, really beautyful landscape ...

  • Þórsmörk Panorama

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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

  • Syðsta Súla 17.08.2010

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    near Þingvellir, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    8.48mi
    Elevation +
    3428f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofSyðsta Súla 17.08.2010 Photo ofSyðsta Súla 17.08.2010 Photo ofSyðsta Súla 17.08.2010

    After trying this mountain about a week ago and turning back in 1020m altitude due to bad track (at a time I wasn´t even sure if I would be able to get down at all), I managed to get to the top this time by another route...

  • Kingsroad 8: Úthlíð-Miðdalur

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    near Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com
    with mr.roots
    Distance
    9.27mi
    Elevation +
    1634f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofKingsroad 8: Úthlíð-Miðdalur Photo ofKingsroad 8: Úthlíð-Miðdalur Photo ofKingsroad 8: Úthlíð-Miðdalur

    This trail is a part of the so called "Kingsroad" that leads all the way from Reykjavík through Þingvellir to Gullfoss and Geysir. This part is the eigth episode in a series of nine trails that are 10-20 km, optimal for ...

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

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Skógar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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.

  • Kerlingarfjoll - Fannborg - Snaekollur loop trail

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    near Flúðir, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    EpicIceland.net
    Distance
    5.76mi
    Elevation +
    2402f
    TrailRank
    40
    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...

  • Route 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field

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    near Laugarvatn, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    leondolman
    Distance
    54.99mi
    Elevation +
    3087f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofRoute 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field Photo ofRoute 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field Photo ofRoute 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field

    The Kaldidalsvegur is the shortest of the highland tracks traversing the Highlands of Iceland, therefore the nickname "highlands for beginners". Its name derives from the valley it crosses: kaldidalur means "cold dale/va...

  • Iceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    tbk
    Distance
    26.81mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss

    From Route 1 until Eldgjá, Ófærufoss 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 par...

  • Vestmannaeyjar 2013-03-02 17:24:15

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Vestmannaeyjar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Gussler
    Distance
    10.63mi
    Elevation +
    3724f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofVestmannaeyjar 2013-03-02 17:24:15

    Lovely day in volcano island Vesmannaeyjar. Mild weather and good veiw all over. Rated Very difficult at some places like Heimaklettur and Blátindur.

    Did it partially today starting at the camp site. I couldn’t finish the second part with the volcanoes but I have to say...
    Jordi

  • Ingólfsfjall Alviðra 2012-07-20

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Vaðlækir, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Gussler
    Distance
    3.39mi
    Elevation +
    1650f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofIngólfsfjall Alviðra 2012-07-20 Photo ofIngólfsfjall Alviðra 2012-07-20 Photo ofIngólfsfjall Alviðra 2012-07-20

    Best track up on highest point at Ingolfsfjall. Parking at Alviðra old fram now in public care. Up suprising and steep well marked trail. Chains at top for supporting and can be handy in the fall and winter when some ice...

  • Skalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    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 ...

  • Kjölur 17.06-18.06. 2010

    Mountain Bike
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    near Haukadalur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    101.88mi
    Elevation +
    4797f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofKjölur 17.06-18.06. 2010 Photo ofKjölur 17.06-18.06. 2010 Photo ofKjölur 17.06-18.06. 2010

    Fantastic trip with two of my mates. Started on the 17th at 11 am and came to Hveravellir around 8 pm. Went to the natural hot tub and got great soup for dinner cooked by the ranger in Hveravellir. Started around 9 am th...

  • 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
    40
    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...

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