The first of six days leads you from Landmannalaugar to Hrafntinnusker. The trek starts pleasantly through the lava fields of Laugahraun and leads to the beautiful mountain "Brennisteinsalda". From here it goes evenly uphill through the impressive hilly landscape.



After about 3 - 4 hours you are at the… czytaj dalej

On the second day we go from Hrafntinnusker to Álftavatn. The path leads first through a valley with small snow-filled gorges. A short steep climb takes you to the highest point of today's stage. However, you should still climb the summit of Kaldaklofsfjöll, if the view is good.



Soon after, the colorful… czytaj dalej

Day 3 takes you from Álftavatn to Emstrur (Botnar). The path leads over the Brattháls ridge into the Hvanngil gorge, here you go through the small Bratthálskvísl river. In the gorge there is the hut Hvanngil, which can be used as an alternative accommodation. It is equipped with the most important. There… czytaj dalej

Day 4 leads from Botnar Hut / Emstrur to Þórsmörk. Less than 45 minutes after leaving the Emstrur huts, a steep path leads into the canyon of the Syðri-Emstruá river. Over the river you come on a bridge, at a very narrow part of the gorge.



Afterwards you cycle through hilly landscapes into the area Almenningar… czytaj dalej

The fifth day will take you from Langidalur to the hut Fimmvörðuskáli. Passing through the plain of Krossá, you will reach light birch forests and on to Básar, where you will go uphill to the Strákagil gorge. Afterwards, you will hike a bit more exposed on the Heljarkambur before it goes flat again.



Finally… czytaj dalej

From the hut Fimmvörðuskáli offers a wonderful view of the glaciers and the approaching Atlantic. After descending steep paths, you soon cross the Skógá bridge and follow the gorge with its many beautiful waterfalls.



The biggest highlight and the conclusion of the tour is one of the most beautiful waterfalls… czytaj dalej