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Laugavegur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœyːɣaˌvɛːɣʏr̥]) is a hiking trail in South Iceland. It is the most popular trail in Iceland, with an estimated 75,000-100,000 people hiking it every year. In 2012, National Geographic listed it as one of the twenty best trails in the world.
Laugavegur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœyːɣaˌvɛːɣʏr̥]) is the primary commercial artery of downtown Reykjavík, Iceland and one of the oldest shopping streets. The name means "wash road", as it used to lead to the hot springs in Laugardalur where in olden times the women of Reykjavík took their laundry for washing.
Mar 9, 2023 · Iceland's Laugavegur trail is a renowned and popular trek that people come from near and far to experience. The landscape along the trail is diverse and takes you on a surreal journey through the beautiful Icelandic wilderness.
The Laugavegur Trail offers the best of Icelandic trekking. Stunning waterfalls, brooding volcanoes, geothermal hot springs, powerful rivers, and deep canyons are just a few of the wonders you’ll discover on this hike.
Laugavegur is one of the most popular highland trails in Iceland. The scenery is breathtaking in its beauty and diversity, perfectly representing the country’s raw natural wonder. The area is a favourite for those who want to take multi-day hikes through the Icelandic Highlands.
Below you will find detailed descriptions of routes between huts on Laugavegur trail, i.e. from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk. There are many ways of hiking Laugavegur, though splitting it into four days of hiking is most common.
Jan 12, 2024 · Planning to hike Iceland's famous Laugavegur Trail? Our guide offers insider tips and expert advice for one of the most epic trails.
Mar 1, 2024 · Imagine a 34-mile hiking trail that introduces you to an astonishing diversity of landscapes: colourful rhyolite mountains, thermal pools, glaciers and volcanic slopes carpeted in emerald green moss. That’s the Laugavegur trail, and it’s one of Iceland’s most popular multi-day hikes.
This is the most famous trail in Iceland. A 4-day trek across the Icelandic wilderness - polychrome mountains, lava fields, black sand deserts, geothermal springs, glaciers, lakes, icy river-crossings, grassy plains and forests.
Between Landmannalaugar in the north and Thórsmörk in the south, the trail is roughly 55km (34 mi) long, with around 1,700m (5,577 ft) of total elevation gain. Expect to hike between five and eight hours a day, covering 11-18 km (6.8-11.2 mi) of varied terrain.
