View of Friðland að Fjallabaki – View of Landmannalaugar Valley loop from Landmannalaugar

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View of Friðland að Fjallabaki – View of Landmannalaugar Valley loop from Landmannalaugar

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View of Friðland að Fjallabaki – View of Landmannalaugar Valley loop from Landmannalaugar

03:51

10.4km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 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 821 m for 9 m

After 2.15 km for 928 m

After 5.48 km for 137 m

After 6.58 km for 928 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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621 m

Landmannalaugar

Alpine Hut

1.12 km

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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3.56 km

View of Brennisteinsalda and Landmannalaugar

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

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4.21 km

Brennisteinsalda

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Even when it rains, the climb and the view are worthwhile.

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4.21 km

View of Friðland að Fjallabaki

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It was a great experience to stand up here and enjoy the view.
If you are reasonably fit and motivated, you can manage the climb.

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5.80 km

Vondugil Valley

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In order to get to the waterfall at the end of the Vondugil Basin, I had to ford the side arms of the Namskvisl.

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5.81 km

View of Landmannalaugar Valley

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7.44 km

Geothermal Area in Friðland að Fjallabaki

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

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8.94 km

View of Bláhnúkur

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Many Iceland travelers have little time in their luggage, but you should tackle this hike because there is a lot to discover.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.41 km

2.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.84 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

1°C

-2°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 29, 2024,Landmannalaugar

The journey to Landmannalaugar is an experience in itself. On the hike, there are great new views every few meters.

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July 12, 2022,Landmannalaugar - Brennisteinsalda - 12.07.2022

You don't have to drive through the fords. In front of it is a parking lot and for pedestrians there is a bridge to the hut where it starts.

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June 26, 2024,🇮🇸 Island-Landmannalaugar-Brennisteinsalda.

We arrived in Landmannalaugar via road 32, F 26, F 208, F 224.
You can only get to Landmannalaugar with 4x4 all-wheel drive vehicles.
Since this year you need to reserve a parking space for a fee (approx. 3 euros per day).
To stay overnight at the campsite you have to cross 2 fords, but not as a day trip.

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