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Landmannalaugar Campground – Bláhnúkur Summit loop from Landmannalaugar

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Landmannalaugar Campground – Bláhnúkur Summit loop from Landmannalaugar

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Landmannalaugar Campground – Bláhnúkur Summit loop from Landmannalaugar

05:22

12.7km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 0 m for 30 m

After 240 m for 2.44 km

After 3.27 km for 2.39 km

After 7.62 km for 5.09 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

Landmannalaugar Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

If you plan to stay here, Landmannalaugar Campground offers a unique opportunity to sleep under the Highland stars. Surrounded by this majestic backdrop, you can relax in the hot springs …

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317 m

Landmannalaugar Hot Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

In any case, you should take a swimming trunks when you come to Landmannalaugar. A little tip: rather for the later evening a bath plan. During the day it is …

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725 m

Landmannalaugar to Hrafntinnusker

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On my bucket list for years, Landmannalaugar doesn't disappoint in the slightest! The colors and shapes of the mountains are iconic and even more beautiful in reality than in pictures. …

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2.65 km

Geothermal Area in Friðland að Fjallabaki

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here the entire mountain is steaming due to geothermal activity. Nothing for weak noses 😉

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3.13 km

View of the lava field and sulfur vents on Brennisteinsalda

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sulfur leakage above the lava field in Landmannalaugar.

According to Jules Verne, Iceland is the gateway to the hidden world. Maybe here who knows? 🤔

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3.15 km

View of Brennisteinsalda and Landmannalaugar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking views over the typical for Landmannalaugar rhyolite rock mountain landscape.

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5.52 km

Viewpoint

10.6 km

Bláhnúkur Hike, Landmannalaugar

Highlight • Summit

10.6 km

Bláhnúkur Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great view over the colorful mountains of Landmannalaugar. The climb over the northeast ridge is difficult, the descent on the west side followed by a clockwise arc back to Landmannalaugar …

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

786 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

425 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 9 July

9°C

3°C

87 %

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