The Basics: Camping and Huts on the Laugavegur Trail Camping or staying in huts on the Laugavegur Trail shapes almost every other planning decision that follows. From pack weight and daily flexibility to comfort in bad weather, camping on the Laugavegur Trail influences far more than where you sleep. It also affects logistics, including how…
One Trail, Two Very Different Endings On paper, adding Fimmvörðuháls looks like “just one more day.” On the trail, it feels like a very different decision. If you’re wondering whether you should add Fimmvörðuháls to the Laugavegur, you’re not alone. Many hikers assume the trail naturally continues all the way to Skógafoss and that stopping…
The Full Highland Trek: Laugavegur Meets Fimmvörðuháls Eighty kilometers, 3000 meters of elevation gain, and completely unpredictable weather — this is Iceland’s ultimate trek. The Laugavegur Fimmvörðuháls combo combines two epic trails into one legendary journey through Iceland’s highlands. You’ll cross volcanic craters, glacier valleys, black sand deserts, 26 cascading waterfalls, with the iconic Skógafoss…
Everything You Need for Your Laugavegur Packing list A good Laugavegur packing list isn’t just about filling a backpack. It’s about preparing for four to six days in one of Iceland’s most unpredictable landscapes. The trail moves through geothermal valleys, black-sand deserts, volcanic ridges, lingering snowfields, and waterfall-filled canyons—often in quick succession. Weather can shift…
Iceland’s Legendary Laugavegur Trail If you’re searching for a hike that’s wild, raw, and otherworldly, Laugavegur will leave you in awe with every changing landscape. Some trails are beautiful, but the Laugavegur Trail feels like hiking across another planet entirely. This was our longest backpacking trek to date. We landed in Iceland fully intending to…