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Laugavegur

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54 km Length
approx. 3 days Duration
1.128 m Elevation gain
1.529 m Elevation loss
1.050 m Highest point
Jul–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Laugavegur

Difficulty
Length 54 km
Elevation gain 1.128 m
Elevation loss 1.529 m
Highest Point 1.050 m · Hrafntinnusker
Lowest Point 200 m · Þórsmörk
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

54 km
1.128 m
1.529 m
Hrafntinnusker
1.050 m
Þórsmörk
200 m

Best time to go

July – September
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About the trail

The Laugavegur runs for a length of 54 kilometers through Iceland.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Laugavegur.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in managed huts.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Laugavegur

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is not allowed
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Laugavegur

Arrival

You will arrive to Laugavegur via Keflavik International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 5 hours.

Departure

Departure from Laugavegur is via Keflavik International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in managed huts

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Laugavegur

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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