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Laugavegur Trail and Fimmvörðuháls Hike - Including accommodation before and after
Duration: 9 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day
> Complete Iceland's two most beautiful hikes in 6 days
> Enjoy everything Iceland has to offer
> Accommodation before, on and after the Laugavegur Trail and the Fimmvörðuháls Hike included
The Laugavegur Trail is located in the Southern Icelandic Highlands and connects the geothermal area of Landmannalaugar with the forested valley of Þórmörk in the South. Laugavegur means "The Way of the Water", and that is exactly what the trail does: it follows a stream.
The Fimmvörðuháls Hike is located in the southwest of Iceland - one of the busiest tourist regions in Iceland. The highlight of this hike is the opportunity to walk through a wide variety of landscapes in one day, or rather two days: starting at the ocean, past 26 waterfalls to tundra grasslands, then cross a volcanic plateau where some of the world's most recent volcanic activity has taken place.
On this 7-day trek, you will walk the Laugavegur Trail and the Fimmvörðuháls Hike, starting in Landmannalaugar and ending in Skógar. During the trek, you will enjoy the variety of Iceland, by passing the 'Swan Lake', black sand deserts, vibrant green mountains, crater lakes, and volcanoes. The trail is 85 kilometers, or 52.8 miles long. On this trip, we will arrange the accommodation for you and we will provide you with the walking notes necessary to complete the trail. Are you ready for this Icelandic adventure?
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Reykjavik
Today you will have to make your way to Reykjavik. Here, you will spend the night in a hotel or B&B, preparing for your Laugavegur Trail adventure.
Dalur HI Eco Hostel (Reykjavik)
Day
2
Reykjavik - Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker
Duration: 04:15 h
Distance: 10.5 km
Ascent: 500 m
Descent: 90 m
First, you will take the bus from Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar. This will take about 4 hours. You then start with the hike. The first part of the route is the shortest in kilometers, but as the total height is almost 500 meters and this is the first day of the walk, many people find this part a bit exhausting. The weather is unstable in these areas, and it is often necessary to walk in the snow, which adds to the difficulty. The first section goes up to the lava field of Laugahraun, crosses it, and then goes downhill before going back up to the plateau just below Brennisteinsalda. Stop here and admire the beautiful views, the flora, the mountains, and the gaps in all the colors of the rainbow.
The route continues up to the plateau, where small ravines cut into the landscape as the rivers form the gentle mountain. The road ahead is all uphill, but not extremely steep. The next destination is Stórihver, a beautiful vegetation spot right next to a buzzing geyser where you can stop, rest your legs, and have a picnic from the provision box. From here it is about an hour's walk to the Höskuldsskáli hut near Hrafntinnusker.
Hrafntinnusker
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3
Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn
Duration: 04:35 h
Distance: 12.2 km
Ascent: 80 m
Descent: 560 m
The path from Hrafntinnusker runs along the slopes of Reykjafjöll. The area is a valley floor that is mostly flat, but there are a few ravines that need to be crossed with extra care as they are often half full of snow. If the weather and visibility are good, it is recommended to do the extra walk up to Háskerðingur, the highest mountain in the area, at 1281m. The hike takes about 1-1.5 hours. Be cautious, as there are often glacier gorges in the ice just below the top. However, the summit itself is usually snow-free in summer.
The trail now goes up and down through some canyons until it reaches the edge of Jökultungur, offering incomparable views of the entire trail and the three glaciers Tindfjallajökull, Eyjafjallajökull, and Mýrdalsjökull. The descent along Jökultungur is quite steep and rocky, so proceed with caution. At the bottom of Jökultungur, the Grashagakvísl River awaits, which in some cases can be crossed by a snow bridge. If there is no snow bridge, you will need to cross the river on foot. The water in Grashagakvísl is fresh and safe to drink. From here, the route to the cabin at Lake Álftavatn is straightforward.
Álftavatn
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