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Laugavegur Trail — Iceland

Laugavegur Trail

A 55-km trek across Iceland's volcanic interior from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk.

Where on earth

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Region
Iceland
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Volcanic desert (200–1,100 m)
Best season
July – September
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • 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
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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.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Volcanic desert (200–1,100 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01