Húsadalur 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 intersections to the Laugavegur Trail to Landmannalaugar are along the trail.

The trail is well marked and offers beautiful views of Þórsmörk and over to the Goðaland and Eyjafjallajökull Volcano & glacier. Old ruins from an early settlement can be seen from the trail in the Húsadalur Valley. Natural hot water is harnessed from the valley and is used for the small warm pool at the Volcano Huts, where travellers can take a nice warm bath after a long day hiking.

Wooden steps lead you up from the Húsadalur Valley up onto a platform under a cliff where the Snorraríki Cave is located. An old story says that an outlaw named Snorri, took refuge in the cave after having been chased by farmers from nearby farms. The farmers accused Snorri of stealing sheep and wanted to bring him to justice. After having waited under the mouth of the cave for Snorri to surrender, the farmers finally gave up when Snorri, threw out the last of his rations as a statement that he could wait there indefinitely. The farmers left and Snorri escaped the rule of law. Experienced climbers can climb up into the cave but be carful as it is harder to get down then getting up.

From the top of the wooden steps you start to descend towards the Langidalur Valley. On your way you will cross a small creek on bridges that have been set up and pass the Skuggi Cave on the right side of the path. The trail ends at the the Langidalur Hut.

Walking between the two huts takes between 25 - 35 minutes plus time spent stopping for pictures and other activities.