About
A continuation or alternative hiking trail, ending at Skógar.
Why go
- This route is basically a summary of iceland by foot
- Feels like hiking through every iconic icelandic landscape back to back
- The kind of trail that makes you feel small in the best way
Must try
- Hike the laugavegur + fimmvörðuháls trails
- Pass more than 20 waterfalls
- Climb between two glaciers
- Cross a lava field from a 2010 eruption
- Hike to the 'valley of thor'
Pro tips
- Book a highland bus transfer from Þórsmörk back to your car
- Start in skógar and end in Þórsmörk
- Average time: 8–12 hours
- Best done between late june and early september
- Stay on the trails
Good to know
- Trail conditions can be unpredictable
- Bring a good raincoat
- Check weather + river crossing updates before you go
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Rating
4.9 / 5 (24 reviews)