Laugavegur 3 Days Trekking

Itinerary

1. 1

   We start our day early from Bru00fa base and head straight to Landmannalaugar and set out on our hike as soon as we get there. Through the geothermal landscape, we set our aim for u00c1lftavatn, on the way weu2019ll pass Hrafntinnusker the obsidian desert where the place takes its name after. From there we head on towards our overnight stay, u00c1lftavatn Lake, passing Mt. Reykjafju00f6ll and the picturesque Ju00f6kultungur (glacier tongue) area.nnThis is a long and demanding day but filled with exciting highland adventure.nnMeals included: Lunch, refreshments, and dinnernnBru00fa base u2013 Landmannalaugar: Driving time 2- 3 hoursnnLandmannalaugar u2013 u00c1lftavatn:nnDistance: 24km (15mi).nWalking time: 7- 9 hours.nAscent: 470m (1540u00b4).nDescent: 490m (1610u00b4)

   10 hours
2. 2

   We leave the hut after a decent breakfast and a worthy nightu2019s rest. We continue on the Laugavegur trail heading towards Emstur. This part of the trail is easier than the day before and it will take us through black sand deserts with fantastic contrast mountains, like Stu00f3rasu00fala and Hattfell.nnWe then reach the hut in Emstrur (Botnar) where the glaciers Eyjafjallaju00f6kull and Mu00fdrdalsju00f6kull lie extended before us.nnWhen dinner is finished, there is an optional evening hike towards the magnificent 200-meter canyon, Markarflju00f3tsglju00fafur. An evening hike that you donu00b4t want to miss!nnMeals included: Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and dinnernnu00c1lftavatn u2013 Emstur:nnDistance: 15km (9.5 mi).nWalking time: 5-6 hrs.nDescent: 40 m (130u2032).

   7 hours
3. 3

   We leave Emstur and continue on our way to u00deu00f3rsmu00f6rk, walking alongside Mu00fdrdalsju00f6kull glacier. As we descend to Almenningar, weu2019ll see a change in the landscape when trees start to appear. The Laugavegur trail is now behind us as we reach u00deu00f3rsmu00f6rk. Now we can enjoy the beautiful oasis, hiding behind Eyjafjallaju00f6kull glacier.nnFrom u00deu00f3rsmu00f6rk we head towards Bru00fa base, but we still have one more stop, the magnificent Seljalandsfoss waterfall!nWe expect to be back at Bru00fa base in the afternoon.nnMeals included: Breakfast, lunch, refreshmentsnnEmstur- u00deu00f3rsmu00f6rk:nnDistance: 15km (9.5 mi).nWalking time: 6-7 hrs.nDescent: 300 m (985u2032).nnu00deu00f3rsmu00f6rk u2013 Bru00fa Basecamp:nDriving time: 1 u2013 1,5 hours.

   8 min