Laugavegur

Q: Hvar liggur Laugavegur?

Laugavegur liggur á hálendi Íslands.

Q: Er Laugavegur þekktur göngustígur?

Já, hann er einn þekktasti göngustígur landsins.

Q: Er Laugavegur árstíðabundinn?

Já, hann er aðallega farinn á sumrin.

Q: Krefst ganga Laugavegar undirbúnings?

Já, undirbúningur og reynsla eru mikilvæg.

Distance54.00 km

Duration4 days

Elevation gain500 m

DifficultyDifficult

Route typePoint to point

Marked routeYes

River crossingsYes

Laugavegur is a 54 km multi-day hiking route between Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk. A common itinerary takes four days, with overnight stops around Hrafntinnusker, Álftavatn or Hvanngil, and Emstrur. The route is waymarked, but weather and visibility can deteriorate quickly, particularly on the higher sections. Several rivers must be crossed on foot. In an average year the main hiking season runs from late June to mid-September, although access depends on snow, weather and road conditions.

Route stages

1
Landmannalaugar – Hrafntinnusker
Landmannalaugar Hrafntinnusker
12.00 km
FÍ lists this stage as 12 km, 4–5 hours and 470 m ascent.
2
Hrafntinnusker – Álftavatn
Hrafntinnusker Skálar FÍ við Álftavatn
12.00 km
FÍ lists this stage as 12 km, 4–5 hours and 490 m descent. Grashagakvísl must be forded.
3
Álftavatn – Emstrur
Skálar FÍ við Álftavatn Emstruskáli
16.00 km
FÍ lists this stage as 16 km, 6–7 hours and 40 m net descent. Bratthálskvísl and Bláfjallakvísl must be forded.
4
Emstrur – Þórsmörk
Emstruskáli Skagfjörðsskáli í Langadal
15.00 km
FÍ lists the final stage to Þórsmörk as 15 km.

Trail start

Landmannalaugar

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Mountain huts

Trail end

Þórsmörk

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Safety

Weather can change rapidly and fog can make navigation difficult, particularly between Landmannalaugar, Hrafntinnusker and Álftavatn. At least three rivers must be forded and water levels can rise after rain.