Laugavegur Trail
A 55-km trek across Iceland's volcanic interior from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk.
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- Region
- Iceland
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Volcanic desert (200–1,100 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Volcanic desert (200–1,100 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 55-km trek across Iceland's volcanic interior from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Volcanic desert (200–1,100 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Laugavegur Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at Laugavegur Trail
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
