Introduction:
A natural gem in the highlands of Iceland with a surprising and memorable landscape. Take a hike in breathtaking scenery before enjoying a thermal swim in the lukewarm hot spring stream. We will pass the volcano of Hekla, believed to be the gateway to hell during the Middle Ages.
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Things to do:
The trail offers a great variety of landscape: mountains in almost every colour of the rainbow, great glaciers, roaring hot springs, big rivers and lakes. Generally the hike lasts four days and the starting point is Landmannalaugar. Limited accommodation is offered in six huts along the track (reservations necessary) or on the campsites located at the huts. Wild camping is not allowed within the nature reserves and not recommended in the surrounding area due to nature protective reasons. The difficulty of the track depends extremely on the weather conditions.
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Hot Water:
Many hot and cold springs create a bathing warm brook, where people bathe. The banks of the brook are boggy and lush vegetated and people are kindly asked to use the wooden path across the bog to the brook. It is forbidden to use soap in the brook. The surroundings of L. are too colourful and magnificent to describe with words.
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