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  • Markarfljót Canyon Þórsmörk

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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

  • Roundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    7.97mi
    Elevation +
    1194f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofRoundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar Photo ofRoundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar Photo ofRoundtrip to Skaftá river, Lakagígar

    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...

  • Reykjadalur - Grænsdalur

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    ingvi
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    1260f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofReykjadalur - Grænsdalur Photo ofReykjadalur - Grænsdalur Photo ofReykjadalur - Grænsdalur

    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 ...

    Il faut faire cette boucle plutôt que le simple aller retour le long de la rivière chaude car la branche est est riche e...
    Favre Jean-Pierre
    I really recormmend doing this trip, instead of taking the shortest rute to the hot river! We did this trip in Februa...
    v624

  • Fimmvörðuháls, june 2011

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    near Eyvindarhólar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    gegils
    Distance
    13.82mi
    Elevation +
    4029f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls, june 2011 Photo ofFimmvörðuháls, june 2011 Photo ofFimmvörðuháls, june 2011

    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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  • Álftavötn - Eldgjá - Gílvatn - Ófaerufoss - Gjátindur - Skaelingar

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    kleppur
    Distance
    14.72mi
    Elevation +
    2907f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofÁlftavötn - Eldgjá - Gílvatn - Ófaerufoss - Gjátindur - Skaelingar Photo ofÁlftavötn - Eldgjá - Gílvatn - Ófaerufoss - Gjátindur - Skaelingar Photo ofÁlftavötn - Eldgjá - Gílvatn - Ófaerufoss - Gjátindur - Skaelingar

    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. ...

  • Hveragerđi- Grændalur - Reykjadalur - Hveragerði

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    kleppur
    Distance
    7.69mi
    Elevation +
    1660f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHveragerđi- Grændalur - Reykjadalur - Hveragerði Photo ofHveragerđi- Grændalur - Reykjadalur - Hveragerði Photo ofHveragerđi- Grændalur - Reykjadalur - Hveragerði

    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...

  • Hrafnabjorg - thingvellir

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    near Þingvellir, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    hoddiv
    Distance
    10.54mi
    Elevation +
    1936f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHrafnabjorg - thingvellir Photo ofHrafnabjorg - thingvellir Photo ofHrafnabjorg - thingvellir

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

  • Mosar - Hvanngil - Álftavatn - Krókur - Mosar

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    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...

  • Jarlhettur : Staka-Jarlhetta and Stóra-Jarlhetta

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    near Geysir, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    sigurjons
    Distance
    8.67mi
    Elevation +
    3169f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofJarlhettur : Staka-Jarlhetta and Stóra-Jarlhetta Photo ofJarlhettur : Staka-Jarlhetta and Stóra-Jarlhetta Photo ofJarlhettur : Staka-Jarlhetta and Stóra-Jarlhetta

    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...

  • LANDMANNALAUGAR (IS) 20-JUL-15

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

  • Þríhyrningur

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    near Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    essemm
    Distance
    5.15mi
    Elevation +
    2057f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofÞríhyrningur Photo ofÞríhyrningur Photo ofÞríhyrningur

    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 ...

  • Kvígindisfell 29.05.2010

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    near Þingvellir, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    5.67mi
    Elevation +
    1667f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofKvígindisfell 29.05.2010 Photo ofKvígindisfell 29.05.2010 Photo ofKvígindisfell 29.05.2010

    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...

  • Round trip around Eldgjá crack

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    9.29mi
    Elevation +
    1713f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofRound trip around Eldgjá crack Photo ofRound trip around Eldgjá crack Photo ofRound trip around Eldgjá crack

    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...

  • Eyjafjallajökull from Seljavellir, April 2020

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    near Ásólfsskáli, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Miszcz
    Distance
    9.94mi
    Elevation +
    5092f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofEyjafjallajökull from Seljavellir, April 2020 Photo ofEyjafjallajökull from Seljavellir, April 2020 Photo ofEyjafjallajökull from Seljavellir, April 2020

    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...

  • Bruarfoss valley and horse trails

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    near Reykholt, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    De Charel
    Distance
    6.37mi
    Elevation +
    390f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBruarfoss valley and horse trails Photo ofBruarfoss valley and horse trails Photo ofBruarfoss valley and horse trails

    Hlauptungufoss, Midfoss, Bruarfoss and back via different horse trails. The first part can be muddy as the trail follows the Bruara river upstream.

  • Hengilsvæði 03.04.2011

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    9.21mi
    Elevation +
    1985f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofHengilsvæði 03.04.2011 Photo ofHengilsvæði 03.04.2011 Photo ofHengilsvæði 03.04.2011

    Practice hiking before Mt. Hvannadalshnjúkur with the GoWest-group. 10 of us and the dog Birta, did this circle in the east part of the Mt. Hengill area. Weather was outstanding, temp. around 0-2°C, calm and sunny. Great...

  • Stunning and hidden Sigöldugljúfur canyon

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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

  • Leggjabrjotur

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    near Þingvellir, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with arnigummi Larusarni
    Distance
    12.02mi
    Elevation +
    1499f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.0

    Old route between Botn in Hvaljförður to Þingvellir. A very scenic but quite difficult route. You start off road 550 (Uxahryggjavegur) at the sign to Svartagil. From there you follow a rough jeep track which gets r...

    This track is paved with baby heads and worse but the downhill section on the north west end pays for it all, very deman...
    Larusarni

  • Iceland South - Laki

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    tbk
    Distance
    29.14mi
    Elevation +
    2418f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofIceland South - Laki Photo ofIceland South - Laki Photo ofIceland South - Laki

    Iceland South - Route 1 - Route 206 - Route F206 Laki or Lakagígar (Craters of Laki) is a volcanic fissure. Strada impegnativa da effettuarsi con fuoristrada. Contact me for extra info.

    Easy standard track with signs and all, shallow water crossing (20-40cm)
    bambam4171

  • Strútsskáli - Strútur round

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

  • Hengill

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    Distance
    28.15mi
    Elevation +
    2306f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofHengill Photo ofHengill Photo ofHengill

    I started this tour at the road to Ölkelduháls. It takes you up to to the top of said Ölkelduháls and down past Kattatjarnir to lake Þingvallavatn. From there you go to the powerplant (Nesjavallavirkjun) and take the old...

  • Day 1 Laugavegur: Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    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...

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