Laugavegur Trail and Fimmvörðuháls Trail
The 55-kilometre Laugavegur Trail is Iceland’s most famous, iconic long-distance hiking route. Coupled with the Fimmvörðuháls Trail—a 25-kilometre extension often added to the Laugavegur—the two trails complement each other to create a spectacular 80-kilometre route from Skógar to Laugavegurinn.
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Location: 63.522169° N, -19.520874° E
Distance: 50 miles (80 km)
Walk Time: 4–5 Days
Walking Time: Approx. 30–40 Hours
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Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail (and Fimmvörðuháls Trail)
Summary
The Laugavegur Trail is Iceland’s premier hike, tackling a sequence of strange, eerily alien landscapes over the course of several days. The name Laugavegur literally translates to ‘Hot Spring Road’, which provides a clue as to what you are likely to see, especially at the northern end of the route—which can be walked in either direction. Camping huts are conveniently placed along the entire length of the route, with around a dozen available, so securing a bed for the night should not be a problem provided you book well in advance.
The Fimmvörðuháls Trail at the southern end of the walk climbs around 1,000 metres as it ascends above the majestic Skógafoss waterfall. It passes by more beautiful waterfalls on a section referred to as Waterfall Way before threading through the high pass at Fimmvörðuháls. The views are spectacular and full of stunning scenery the entire way.
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