The Best Trails in South (Iceland)

Kingsroad 8: Úthlíð-Miðdalur

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johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com

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Distance

9.27mi

Elevation +

1634f

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41

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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 ...

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Þórsmörk Panorama

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Volcano Huts

Distance

2.81mi

Elevation +

1145f

TrailRank

41| 4.33

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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...

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Syðsta Súla 17.08.2010

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

8.48mi

Elevation +

3428f

TrailRank

41

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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...

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

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Gussler

Distance

9.23mi

Elevation +

3025f

TrailRank

41

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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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Route 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field

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leondolman

Distance

54.99mi

Elevation +

3087f

TrailRank

40

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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...

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Iceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss

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tbk

Distance

26.81mi

Elevation +

413f

TrailRank

40

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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...

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Ingólfsfjall Alviðra 2012-07-20

Alpine Climbing

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Gussler

Distance

3.39mi

Elevation +

1650f

TrailRank

40

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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...

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Hveragerđi- Grændalur - Reykjadalur - Hveragerði

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kleppur

Distance

7.69mi

Elevation +

1660f

TrailRank

40

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Roundtrip starting and ending at golf course in the right side of the valley pathless um to a wonderful geothermal area. Then down to the stream, cross and follow the sheep track in the other side. Turn left up to Dalska...

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Álftavötn - Eldgjá - Gílvatn - Ófaerufoss - Gjátindur - Skaelingar

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kleppur

Distance

14.72mi

Elevation +

2907f

TrailRank

40

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From Álftavötn hut north to southern part of Eldgjá and fantastic Gílvatn. Eldgjá canyon with Ófaerufoss. AT the end of Eldgjá there is the Gjátindur mountain with fantastic view into Edgjá and of the southern highland. ...

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Skalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil

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thrainn.fridriksson

Distance

12.04mi

Elevation +

3091f

TrailRank

40

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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 ...

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Markarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk

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Volcano Huts

Distance

1.09mi

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

40| 4.33

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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...

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Þríhyrningur

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essemm

Distance

5.15mi

Elevation +

2057f

TrailRank

40

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Þríhyrningur makes for nice hike mostly along a marked path. The view is fantastic with at least four glaciers, Mount Hekla, the Vestmannaeyjar Islands and much more. We found the most northern peak to be most rewarding ...

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Kjölur 17.06-18.06. 2010

Mountain Bike

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

101.88mi

Elevation +

4797f

TrailRank

40

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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...

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Roundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar

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mcigler

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Distance

7.97mi

Elevation +

1194f

TrailRank

40

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Secret advice from Blágil mountain hut ward. From me the best hike in Laki. Trail is well marked but on the way is some fords, so you have to put your boots off. Terrain looks flat, but mainly at the first half the trail...

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Reykjadalur - Grænsdalur

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ingvi

Distance

6.84mi

Elevation +

1260f

TrailRank

40| 3.67

This trail starts just north of Hveragerdi. It is on very clear paths and goes along a geothermal area, be careful to not walk into a hot spring. We went as far as we could in Reykjadalur to look at a nice waterfall. It ...

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Round trip around Eldgjá crack

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mcigler

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Distance

9.29mi

Elevation +

1713f

TrailRank

39

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Round trip around the world biggest volcano canyon, the trails are well marked. Starting point is at the car park. First half is on the bottom of the valley, at the and you climb up to the canyon ridge, turn right and go...

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Fimmvörðuháls, june 2011

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gegils

Distance

13.82mi

Elevation +

4029f

TrailRank

39

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Fórum þessa skemmtilegu ferð í júní 2011, nokkrir vinnufélagar ásamt vinum og vandamönnum. We did hike this trail called Fimmvorduhals from Skogar to Thorsmork early summer 2011 with some coworkers, their friends and/...

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Stunning and hidden Sigöldugljúfur canyon

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Elenabalrod

Distance

1.54mi

Elevation +

89f

TrailRank

39| 4.0

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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 ...

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Hrafnabjorg - thingvellir

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hoddiv

Distance

10.54mi

Elevation +

1936f

TrailRank

39

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easy but a bit long hike to hrafnabjorg at iceland national park thingvellir. great view to all directions.

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Mosar - Hvanngil - Álftavatn - Krókur - Mosar

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Saemundur

Distance

26.56mi

Elevation +

2484f

TrailRank

39

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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...

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Kvígindisfell 29.05.2010

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

5.67mi

Elevation +

1667f

TrailRank

39

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Decided to do this one as well on my way back home after doing Fanntófell and Litla Björnsfell. The sky had cleared a bit so there was a good view to Mt. Hvalfell, Botnssúlur, OK, Skjaldbreiður and other mountains, reall...

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LANDMANNALAUGAR (IS) 20-JUL-15

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Jesús scott

Distance

38.96mi

Elevation +

2474f

TrailRank

39

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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...

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Jarlhettur : Staka-Jarlhetta and Stóra-Jarlhetta

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sigurjons

Distance

8.67mi

Elevation +

3169f

TrailRank

39

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We went to Jarlhettur, a small mountain range east of Langjökull, with my mountaineering group Fjallagengið last Sunday 18th September. A beautiful day, sunny and no wind at all. We started on Staka-Jarlhetta (664m) then...

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round trekking around Landmannalaugar (and Mt Blahnukur)

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Ric D'Alb

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Distance

8.01mi

Elevation +

2264f

TrailRank

39

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Round trekking exploring the surroundings of Landmannalaugar. Almost 13km, 3h50m of walking with 600-620m of ascent and descent (more or less). Starting from the campground in Landmannalaugar, we followed one of th...

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Eyjafjallajökull from Seljavellir, April 2020

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Miszcz

Distance

9.94mi

Elevation +

5092f

TrailRank

39

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Hike took a bit over 8hrs, it starts in Seljavallalaug car parking, first few hundreds meter follow visible path, later you need to use GPS but it's going almost straight up. From 1200m to 1500m we walked in clouds, limi...

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