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Landmannalaugar - Brennisteinsalda Trail

Difficulty:

Moderate

Distances:

6.6 km

Estimated time:

3 hours

Elevation:

310m

Landmannalaugar

A magical and unique destination in Iceland's southern Highlands, captivates visitors with its stunning beauty. Known for its vibrant rhyolite mountains, geothermal activity, and natural hot springs, Landmannalaugar is a must-visit location. Accessible by a four-wheel-drive vehicle, joining guided tours, or utilizing bus passes, this enchanting place offers an unforgettable experience.


Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

Brennisteinsalda, the „sulphur mountain," offers a captivating hiking experience in a unique volcanic landscape, while you already in Landmannalaugar, is easily accessible from campsite.

Brennisteinsalda

This remarkable trek, takes you beyond the eastern base of Mt Brennisteinsalda, leading you over its summit. As a result, you get an up-close experience of the multitude of colors and breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Commence the journey at the campsite, ascending through the Graenagil Valley, and traversing the western edge of the lava field. Turn left onto the Laugavegur Trail (marked in red), then make a right to embark on the steep but brief climb to the peak of Brennisteinsalda.

Graenagil Valley
Hike past steaming sulfuric vents, colorful geothermal features

The views overlooking the lava field from this vantage point are exceptional.

The view from Brennisteinsalda
The view from Brennisteinsalda

Following the descent on the other side, the path gently leads towards Vondugil. This section offers pleasant and easy walking alongside a broad valley, offering splendid vistas of the rhyolite mountains. Finally, rejoin the Laugharaun and follow the path (marked in red and white) across the lava field back to Landmannalaugar.

Laugharaun
Landmannalaugar Campsite
Geothermal River in Landmannalaugar

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