The Best Trails in South (Iceland)

Hengill: Sleggjub. skarð 2. apríl 2019.

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Þórður G Ólafsson

Distance

7.33mi

Elevation +

2142f

TrailRank

37

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Well marked trail all the way to the top (Skeggi or Vörðuskeggi). Marvelous view all around in good weather as I got. I began walking 15.30 pm and thought I would make it in 4,5 to 5 hours. Had to be back before darkness...

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Thorsmork, Volcano Huts - Fimmvorduhals / Baldvinsskali Hut

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Antanas_Barabanas

Distance

9.53mi

Elevation +

3904f

TrailRank

37

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ascend all day. quite steep sometimes so get ready to breath deep. some parts are exhilarating as you walk narrow paths and mountain ridges, it's not dangerous if you are careful enough, but defo add some spices to the w...

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Valahnukur Thórsmörk / Þórsmörk Panorama

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wapniaki w drodze

Distance

2.63mi

Elevation +

896f

TrailRank

37

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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...

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Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park

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cdrm25

Distance

8.32mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

37| 5.0

We hiked around the interior, and then to Lake Thingvallavatn (þingvallavatn). Thingvallavatn is the largest natural lake in Iceland and, amazingly, home to four different species of char. I recorded video periodicall...

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Skaelingar - Sveinstindur

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kleppur

Distance

10.69mi

Elevation +

1722f

TrailRank

37

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From Skaelingar hut north to the Sveinstindur hut First 5 km on the road then through a rather narrow gorge with lots of stream crossings along the green Uxartindar mountains. At the end of the gorge you find a beautif...

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Þórsgata Volcano Trail

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Volcano Huts

Distance

10.13mi

Elevation +

2159f

TrailRank

37

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...

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Glacier Panorama Trail - Iceland

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Tresmidur

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Distance

8.52mi

Elevation +

758f

TrailRank

37

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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.

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Fimmvörðuháls - Girls Trip 2020-07-10

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hildur.jonsdottir

Distance

17.33mi

Elevation +

4656f

TrailRank

37

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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 ...

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Cave Búri near Þorlákshöfn 19.09.2021

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Jakub_

Distance

4.34mi

Elevation +

755f

TrailRank

37

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Cave Búri it was quite difficult to find this cave, there is no marked route to it. We have to get there through a lava field covered with soft moss.I also found a few cracks in the ground several meters deep, almost inv...

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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

36

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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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Landmannalaugar

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Ben_Slabbaert

Distance

6.61mi

Elevation +

1663f

TrailRank

36

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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...

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Skoga

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3pom

Distance

6.95mi

Elevation +

1486f

TrailRank

36

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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...

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Iceland Trek - Day 12 - (2016-08-24) - From North To South

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acrocs

Distance

12.17mi

Elevation +

1644f

TrailRank

36

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It's part of a 20 days hike. Beware it's not the normal north south Iceland Hike. It's mostly offtrail, there are one extremly difficult river to cross and 20km on a glacier. There are a few dangers, I put tag on the tr...

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Fimmvorduhals / Baldvinsskali Hut - SKOGAR

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Antanas_Barabanas

Distance

8.09mi

Elevation +

246f

TrailRank

36

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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...

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Day 4 Laugavegur: Emstrur - Þórsmörk

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Dorfmeister

Distance

10.11mi

Elevation +

1385f

TrailRank

36

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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...

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Day 3 Laugavegur: Álftavatn - Emstrur

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Dorfmeister

Distance

10.15mi

Elevation +

1496f

TrailRank

36

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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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Lómagnúpur 22.01.2011

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

10.38mi

Elevation +

3704f

TrailRank

36

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Plan was to do two mountains today but only managed this one. The other one, Hatta, will have to wait. Due to bad shape of the road I had to leave the car 2km earlier than expected and then I also went up to early so I a...

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Hiking from the Básar campsite to the Volcano Huts in Húsadalur Valley

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remonvos

Distance

6.21mi

Elevation +

1010f

TrailRank

36

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Fri Jul 11 2014 Hiking from the Básar campsite to the Volcano Huts in Húsadalur Valley and back again

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Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon ( Laugavegur Trail detour )

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wapniaki w drodze

Distance

2.73mi

Elevation +

692f

TrailRank

36| 4.67

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Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon. Small (4km ) detour is much more interesting than all second day on Laugavegur Trail (from Álftavatn to Botnar hut ) Don't miss it ! Of course you can reach Botnar hut with car 4x4 as well ...

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Skeggi, Innstidalur, Hengill

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hjortur2@yahoo.com

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Distance

9.18mi

Elevation +

2297f

TrailRank

36

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Wonderful hike. Impressive landscape and views. Went up from the power plant and then left when we were at the pass above the hot springs. On the way down towards Innstidalur, i recommend walking the hot springs by the c...

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Stóri Núpur

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paszczu23

Distance

4.19mi

Elevation +

213f

TrailRank

36

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We made in Aprill. You need to find your way how to get to the river (not difficult). You can walk next to the river as long as you like. Very nice easy path. Waterfall small but very nice to sit next to it and take a re...

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DAY 3 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

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petrocamp

Distance

84.92mi

Elevation +

5715f

TrailRank

36

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DAY 3 - Landmannalaugar to Grafarkirkja Wake up early and have a bath in the river again if you feel like it. Keep following "main" road until you exit it after 1h of driving. From there things get off-road. About 2 k...

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Lakagigar hike on Laki

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leondolman

Distance

2.22mi

Elevation +

778f

TrailRank

36

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Hike up to Laki mountain with a fantastic views on the Lakagigar craters with the Vatnajökull glacier in the background. At the start is an information point with toilets and a ranger that can provide information. The ...

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Thorsmork Hike

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Bartdecock

Distance

10.20mi

Elevation +

2566f

TrailRank

36| 4.33

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Part of the red and orange tour and finishing with the Valanuhkur climb. Not advised for children and inexperienced hikers. Many steep parts making this trail rather adventurous. The viewpoints are worth it and the wh...

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Eldgjá to Gjátindur loop

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EpicIceland.net

Distance

10.45mi

Elevation +

2549f

TrailRank

35

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We hiked a loop starting at Eldgjá car park, continuing to Ofaerufoss and then into the canyon ahead (western bank of the canyon). We wrongly chose the path straight ahead, instead we then turned right to a steep climb o...

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