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LANDMANNALAUGAR - LANDMANNAHELLIR
HIKING TRAIL
The hiking distance from Landmannalaugar to Landmannahellir is about 16,5
kilometres long. It starts at 590 metres above sea level and ends at
the same level. First the rugged Laugahraun lave field is crossed,
then the small alluvial plain, Vondugilsaurar, to the right along the
western edge of the lava field. From there, the trail accends the
ridge Uppgonguhryggur, where it continues over the highest point, 823
metres, to valley Domadalur. At Domadalshals it is possilbe to choose
one of two possible trails, past the western side of lake
Lifrarfjallavatn, and the northern side of lake Lodmundarvatn to
Hellisfjall to the huts at Landmannahellir. Hiking time 5-7 hours.
Landmannalaugar and Landmannahellir hikers
is enable to catch
busses in either direction by the bus company, Reykjavik Excursions.
ITINERARY
Visit
the Central Highlands.
This route takes you through one
of the most colorful and beautiful areas of the country.
The Fjallabak region takes its name from the numerous
wild and rugged mountains with deeply incised valleys, which are
found there.
Day 1.
Departure Reykjavik From BSI Bus Terminal
From Reykjavik
over plateau Hellisheidi
to Hveragerdi,
continu to Selfoss then through some of
Iceland's richest farmlands.
You enter the area of Fjallabak with Kynnisferdir bus
company on mountain road F225 (Landmanna Route) in the direction to
Landmannahellir
or Landmannalaugar.
Overnight in Landmannahellir or Landmannalaugar
Day
2- Hiking from
Landmannalaugar or Landmannahellir
The hiking
distance about 16,5 kilometres long.
Hiking time 5-7 hours.
Day 3. Departure Landmannahellir or
Landmannalaugar
Bus arriving Reykjavik at 18:55
INCLUDED:
1 night
in Landmannahellir and
1 night
in Landmannalaugar in a sleeping bag
accommodation.
R/T Bus fare to Landmannahellir or
Landmannalaugar
Plese note: It is poseble to due
this tour in 2 days if starting hiking at day one from
Landmannalaugar or Landmannahellir.
NOT INCLUDED:
Accommodation in hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík
Departures: All days,
June 15th-to September
05th.
Bus schedule:
Landmannalaugar
and Landmannahellir |
Huts on the above hiking route:
Landmannalaugar:
gps coordinates N 63 59 V 19 03
Landmannahellir:
gps coordinates N 64 03 V 19 14
The compete hiking trail:
Hellismannaleid |
