Walk the Laugavegur trail in Iceland
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The Laugavegur crosses Iceland's southern highlands for about 55 km (34 miles), from the hot springs of Landmannalaugar to the birch woods of Þórsmörk, past rhyolite mountains, obsidian fields and black sand deserts. Most people walk it in four days, sleeping in mountain huts or camping beside them.
DemandingOver £500 / $650A few weeksOutdoorsAlone or with othersIcelandSummer, when the trail is usually open from late June to mid September
How to start
- Read Ferðafélag Íslands' trail page and plan the four stages between huts.
- Book huts or campsites well ahead, as they sell out and walkers are expected to have confirmed bookings before setting off.
- Plan for wading, since at least three rivers on the route have no bridge, and pack layers and waterproofs for fast-changing weather.
Where to go
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