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2-Day Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trip
By Fjallhalla Adventurers
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- Relax in charming huts and indulge in a gourmet Icelandic barbecue
- Discover glaciers, ashy fields, lava fields and historical sites
- Guide, pick up and drop off, accommodation, and dinner & breakfast included
Tour departs from
Reykholt
Duration
2 hours
Pick up / meeting point
Pick-up around the area or at Skógafoss Waterfall
Languages
English
Difficulty
4 (High)
Minimum age
0 years old
Overview
The Fimmvörðuháls Trek has been one of the Icelandics' favorite treks for many centuries. Now it is your turn. Hike 25 km with us in one fantastic fun-filled day through stunning landscapes.
What's included?
A knowledgeable and experienced guide
Pick-up and drop-off service
Accommodation
Dinner
Breakfast
Personal clothing
What to expect?
Fimm means five and vörður means cairns. Icelanders used to mark paths by piling rocks in these so-called cairns. This is how they could know that they were going the right way.The name Fimmvörðuháls tells you about the five cairns you need to be on the lookout for so you know the way. You will walk the path of the Viking but also encounter some fresh grounds as Fimmvörðuháls is also where the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption started, creating two new volcanic craters named Magni and Móði.
We will set off from Skógar, having the famous Skógafoss waterfall on your left side and numerous other waterfalls as we hike along the stream. The scenery is outstanding - glaciers, ashy fields, lava fields, historic sites and fertile grounds are all visible to the eye.
We will hike in the foothills of Mýradalsjökull glacier, across Goðahraun, which formed in the eruption in 2010 and visit two new volcanic craters that formed in the same eruption. They are called Magni and Móði, after the sons of the pagan thunder god - Thor. This is very fitting as the trail ends in Þórsmörk.
This fertile oasis is a paradise and where we will stay over the night inside the charming huts of Básar.
During the evening, the group will feast on a gourmet Icelandic lamb barbecue and reflect together on our challenging but fantastic day. The morning after, we will meet for breakfast, before heading off to explore the stunning grounds of Þórsmörk valley.
Our options for the day are the magical hiking grounds found in the valley. These consist of hiking up the amazing Valahnúkur mountain or around the Elf Church - others may even decide to go as far as into the Strákagil canyon. The day is up to us and the adventures that await us!
Please note: you can rent sturdy hiking shoes, a waterproof jacket, and pants when you book your tour. We do not rent gear from locations, it must be booked in advance.
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What to bring
Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing
Headwear
Gloves
Hiking shoes are essential