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View over Landmannalaugar – View of Bláhnúkur loop from Landmannalaugar

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View over Landmannalaugar – View of Bláhnúkur loop from Landmannalaugar

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View over Landmannalaugar – View of Bláhnúkur loop from Landmannalaugar

02:08

5.92km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 612 m for 285 m

After 951 m for 2.16 km

After 3.38 km for 1.76 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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688 m

Landmannalaugar Hot Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

In any case, you should take a swimming trunks when you come to Landmannalaugar. A little tip: rather for the later evening a bath plan. During the day it is …

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923 m

View over the lava fields, Friðland að Fjallabaki

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923 m

View over Landmannalaugar

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Nice view over the wide valley at Landmannalaugar.

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1.15 km

Landmannalaugar to Hrafntinnusker

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On my bucket list for years, Landmannalaugar doesn't disappoint in the slightest! The colors and shapes of the mountains are iconic and even more beautiful in reality than in pictures. …

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3.08 km

Geothermal Area in Friðland að Fjallabaki

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here the entire mountain is steaming due to geothermal activity. Nothing for weak noses 😉

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3.67 km

View of Laugahraun

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Laugahraun is a large lava field of obsidian

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4.20 km

Landmannalaugar Rock Formations

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Magnificent rock massifs made of different materials can be viewed in amazement on an easier tour

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4.52 km

View of Bláhnúkur

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Many Iceland travelers have little time in their luggage, but you should tackle this hike because there is a lot to discover.

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5.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

1.27 km

442 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

923 m

374 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

14°C

6°C

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Comments

September 20, 2025,Die bunten Berge von Landmannalaugar ⛰️🥾🇮🇸

We took F-Road 208 to Landmannalaugar. We parked before the river crossing...this should only be attempted with larger SUVs 🚙 otherwise, you could end up like the white Dacia...and drown in the middle of the river. From the campsite, we then took a circular hike through the area—through the Laugahraun lava field, past the fumaroles at the Brennisteinsalda volcano, and …

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July 4, 2022,Tour durchs Lavafeld von Landmannalaugar

14 days in Iceland and only this place is so overrun with tourists that in the meantime you had the feeling of standing at the base camp of Mount Everst. Mountain climbers, hikers and tourists who wanted to climb the long-distance hiking trail or just the surrounding mountains met at this place. Despite all this, a beautiful area and impressive …

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July 25, 2025,Island Wandergebiet Landmannalaugar

One of the most beautiful hikes we've ever had. An absolutely beautiful, unique area. The sun was a bit lacking, which would have made everything shine even brighter. But it was a highlight 😍

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July 22, 2024,Laugavegur in Island 🌋 - Warm-Up Hike ab Landmannalaugar

Greetings from another planet! 🪐 That's how I feel when I get off at the Landmannalaugar campsite after about 4 hours of a pretty adventurous and wild bus ride (including various river crossings).

Arriving in the middle of the Icelandic highlands, we first set up our tent, treat ourselves to a packed meal and then can't wait to explore the …

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June 27, 2024,Landmannalaugar - absoluter Traum

Unique natural spectacle. Circular hike with lava fields, mountains and wonderful views. Afterwards, a bath in the hotpot, incredibly good.
Unfortunately, GPS failed during the tour :-(

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