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Laugavegurinn 3-4 (Hvanngil - Emstrur/Bótnar - Thorsmork)

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Distance
17.78 mi
Elevation gain
1,594 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
2,707 ft
Max elevation
2,014 ft
TrailRank 
35
Min elevation
768 ft
Trail type
One Way
Time
8 hours 53 minutes
Coordinates
439
Uploaded
April 12, 2017
Recorded
August 2016
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near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

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Itinerary description

Easy to follow.
You have to cross a couple of rivers. The first one, which is close to Hvanngil hut can be tricky depending on the snowmelt or the rain. Use the widest part you find and don't rely in the islands . Better ask advice to the hut or campground guards or anyone you may find coming the other way.

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Botnar Hut (Emstrur)

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Bridge

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Hvanngil Hut

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Langidalur Hut (Thorsmork)

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River crossing 1

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River crossing 2

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