Laugavegur is a famous multi-day hike in Iceland's highlands.
Every summer people come from all over the world to do this spectacular hike. The hike is 55 km (34 miles) in total. It takes you over difficult but very scenic terrain.
This page provides you with weather forecast and general info about the hike.
Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk
55 km • 3-4 days
Trail Overview
The Laugavegur trail is Iceland's most famous hiking route, connecting the geothermal area of Landmannalaugar with the lush valley of Þórsmörk. The trail offers diverse landscapes including colorful rhyolite mountains, black sand deserts, and glacial rivers.
Trail Sections
Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker
The starting section through colorful rhyolite mountains and geothermal areas to the highland plateau.
Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn
From the beautiful lake area through varied landscapes with river crossings and volcanic terrain.
Álftavatn - Emstrur
Crossing the black sand desert with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Emstrur - Þórsmörk
The final section through canyons and valleys to the lush Þórsmörk area.
Offline map
Those of you who plan on using your phone as a gps can buy our offline map from the Avenza map store.
Get the map on AvenzaLandmannalaugar to Þórsmörk
55 km • 3-4 days
Trail Overview
The Laugavegur trail is Iceland's most famous hiking route, connecting the geothermal area of Landmannalaugar with the lush valley of Þórsmörk. The trail offers diverse landscapes including colorful rhyolite mountains, black sand deserts, and glacial rivers.
Trail Sections
Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker
The starting section through colorful rhyolite mountains and geothermal areas to the highland plateau.
Hrafntinnusker - Álftavatn
From the beautiful lake area through varied landscapes with river crossings and volcanic terrain.
Álftavatn - Emstrur
Crossing the black sand desert with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Emstrur - Þórsmörk
The final section through canyons and valleys to the lush Þórsmörk area.
Offline map
Those of you who plan on using your phone as a gps can buy our offline map from the Avenza map store.
Get the map on Avenza