The Best Hiking Trails in South (Iceland)

Fimmvörthuháls (Thorsmork - Fimvorduhals - Skógafoss)

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

regor_oratam

Distance: 16.29mi
Elevation +: 3294f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofFimmvörthuháls (Thorsmork - Fimvorduhals - Skógafoss)

There are a couple of steep sections while climbing up to Fimmvörthuháls. From there, if the weather forecast is good take the trail closer to the river, you'll see plenty of waterfalls. Skógafoss is great but don't mi...

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Afangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 6/9

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near Grafarkirkja, Suðurland (Ísland)

Dick Janssen

Distance: 7.29mi
Elevation +: 948f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofAfangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 6/9

Day 6: from the camp NNE of Torfajokull to Strutslaug. Shortly after the pass E of our camp, waterfalls in the river were circumvented by going N uphill (waypoint) and then back down (rather steep) to the river. Nice hot...

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Hekla: 29 AUG 2009 09:27

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near Hlíðarendi, Suðurland (Ísland)

Gussler

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Distance: 10.04mi
Elevation +: 3455f
TrailRank: 34

Hiked on volcano Hekla 1491m (1496 m according to my GPS). Started from lowest point. Possible to drive 500 meters higher. Walking in loose stone lava rocks and some ice near the top. Total time to top 3 hours.

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Landmannahelir - Londmundur summit

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near Stóri Núpur, Suðurland (Ísland)

mcigler

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Distance: 6.62mi
Elevation +: 1860f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofLandmannahelir - Londmundur summit

This was a big surprise! This 3 hours one way trail recomennded to us guard on the campsite. From the summit you can see seven glaciers. Trail is well marked.

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Day 6 - Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trail - Hrafntinnusker to Landmannalaugar

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

letsgowild

Distance: 7.01mi
Elevation +: 1017f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofDay 6 - Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trail - Hrafntinnusker to Landmannalaugar

The camping at Landmannalaugar is almost literally in the parking lot – quite ugly and crowded. Besides, extremely full of small annoying flies. The hot spring is just a few minutes walk away from the hut. If you want...

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Day 2 - Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trail - Baldvinsskáli hut to Langidalur

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

letsgowild

Distance: 8.94mi
Elevation +: 1355f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofDay 2 - Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trail - Baldvinsskáli hut to Langidalur

There are some exposed areas with chains that might be tricky for people with vertigo, especially when carrying jumbo backpacks or in heavy rain. The chains in some parts were barely holding and didn’t serve their duty! ...

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Strútsstígur: Hvanngil - Strútsskáli

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

kleppur

Distance: 9.90mi
Elevation +: 1460f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofStrútsstígur: Hvanngil - Strútsskáli

Start at Hvanngil hut and climb up the Hvanngilshausar ridge. Fantastic view of Myrdalsjökull and Laugarvegur. Pass Einstigsfjall and cross the wide wet valley Kaldaklof rich of small streams. At the small hill Móhella...

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Day 2 Laugavegur: Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

Dorfmeister

Distance: 6.82mi
Elevation +: 853f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofDay 2 Laugavegur: Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn

The second day of the Laugavegur is without a doubt the most breathtaking of the entire tour. In particular, the panoramas in the middle of the route - on Lake Álftavatn - are of an unprecedented, otherworldly beauty. Th...

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Iceland Trek - Day 11 - (2016-08-23) - From North To South

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near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

acrocs

Distance: 21.01mi
Elevation +: 3202f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 11 - (2016-08-23) - From North To South

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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Hjörleifshöfdi

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near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Spacemonkey13

Distance: 2.51mi
Elevation +: 797f
TrailRank: 34

Circular trail that leads from the plain onto the mountain where it is said to sit the body of Hjörleifr Hróðmarsson. The beginning of the trail is rather steep. We had the chance to spot some Icelandic sheep roaming aro...

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Day 3 - Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trail - Langidalur to Emstrur

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

letsgowild

Distance: 10.18mi
Elevation +: 2320f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofDay 3 - Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trail - Langidalur to Emstrur

You will have to cross one river today with a painfully cold water. Have sandals or water shoes to do it! Depending on the year it can be knee or even mid-thigh deep. Try crossing at the place where the river goes wider,...

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Day 1 - Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trail - Skogar to Baldvinsskáli Hut

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

letsgowild

Distance: 8.77mi
Elevation +: 3596f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofDay 1 - Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trail - Skogar to Baldvinsskáli Hut

Officially there is no water supplies in the hut, but they did have some canisters and allowed us to refill. The last place to get water before reaching the hut is at the river crossing, still quite a few km before the h...

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REYKJADALUR

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near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Ísland)

pitita

Distance: 4.90mi
Elevation +: 1352f
TrailRank: 34| 5.0

a 3 km hike uphill (and 3 downhill) to get to the hotspots in the river. there are longer hikes arround there, but this is the shortest one to the warm water :) there is a small river you will have to cross with your bar...

Great views, stunning geothermal areas and at the end you find yourself sitting in hot river among snow-covered hills. F...

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Iceland-Laugavegur: Skogar - Fimmvörðuháls 21/8/11

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near Eyvindarhólar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Murdock1977

Distance: 9.26mi
Elevation +: 4075f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofIceland-Laugavegur: Skogar - Fimmvörðuháls 21/8/11

Normally, this is the last step in the Landmmanalaugar trail, if you still have force after the previous 4 tracks when you arriving Thormsmoek. But for us was the first trak, due to we decided to do in the other directi...

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Þakgil - Austurafrettur range (yellow trail)

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near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

danielbordeleau

Distance: 12.48mi
Elevation +: 2051f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofÞakgil - Austurafrettur range (yellow trail)

Incredible trail with great scenic views. Some detour were made from the yellow trail to get closer to the glacier. But be aware, the beginning of the trail climbs smoothly on a large trail and is really easy, but the...

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Fimmvörðuháls - Skógafoss to Básar, Iceland

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

lemkelemke

Distance: 16.99mi
Elevation +: 4616f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofFimmvörðuháls - Skógafoss to Básar, Iceland

In the most beautiful weather! WE took a small detour at fimmvorduskali. From this side it gives you a magnificent view and approach to the Fimmvorduhals eruption site. steep down at thorsmork side, slowly sloping up at ...

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Fimmvorduhals Trek - Skogar to Mountain hut & back

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

nepoznata

Distance: 17.08mi
Elevation +: 3999f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofFimmvorduhals Trek - Skogar to Mountain hut & back

The path goes above a canyon and full of gorgeous waterfalls till the bridge. Then the rocky road leads to the first mountain hut. The road would further lead you to the Laugavegur trek.

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Landmannalaugar – Álftavatn 2014/08/30

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

letadloxpce

Distance: 13.16mi
Elevation +: 3993f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofLandmannalaugar – Álftavatn 2014/08/30

Laugavegurinn Trail 2014/08/30 - We connected first two parts of this trail, wonderful journey but quite difficult with 23kg on your back :)

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Laugavegur trail - day 2 - Hrafntinnusker - Alftavatn w

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

AgusBTT

Distance: 6.82mi
Elevation +: 531f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofLaugavegur trail - day 2 - Hrafntinnusker - Alftavatn w

Second stage of the Lauvagevur trail, being the most impressive with magnificent landscapes trough the rhyolite mountains and views of the glaciers in the far distance

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Iceland-Laugavegur: Fimmvörðuháls - Thorsmork 22/8/11

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Murdock1977

Distance: 8.55mi
Elevation +: 1480f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofIceland-Laugavegur: Fimmvörðuháls - Thorsmork 22/8/11

Second day of the track, really bad weather when leaving the pass hut (wonderful place to overnight!) Please take into account that to cross the Krosa river we used a the hut´s tractor, it is not possible to cross by wal...

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Fimmvörðuháls Hike

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

Emily Papagiannaki

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Distance: 17.18mi
Elevation +: 4718f
TrailRank: 33

Without doubt, the most epic hike one can experience in Iceland. A geological miracle is revealed beneath your feet as you walk further and further into the trail. Starting from the breathtaking Skogafoss, the trail w...

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Afangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 5/9

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

Dick Janssen

Distance: 9.08mi
Elevation +: 1434f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofAfangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 5/9

Day 5: from Landmannalaugar to a camp close to the lakes NNE of Torfajokull. This route is not optimal: several river crossings, and a steep ascent from Drengsli (waypoint). Here is also the only tricky part of the 9-day...

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Iceland - Laugavegur (Thorsmork to Landmannalaugar)

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

sebastienw

Distance: 33.68mi
Elevation +: 6716f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofIceland - Laugavegur (Thorsmork to Landmannalaugar)

Details Day 1 : Thorsmork to Ermstrur (16.33 km) Day 2 : Emstrur to Alfavatn (16.59 km) Day 3 : Alfavatn to Hrafntinnusker (10.97 km) Day 4 : Hrafntinnusker to Landmannalaugar (10.07 km) This can be done in 2 to...

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Löðmundur 30.10.2010

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near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)

Harald Jóhannesson

Distance: 5.06mi
Elevation +: 1883f
TrailRank: 33

Löðmundur is a very nice mountain to climb/hike. Pretty easy and surrounded with beautiful landscape in an area called "að Fjallabaki". One should though rather do this one during the summer, to experience the contrast o...

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