TransportHighland Bus to Landmannalaugar
Daily summer buses from Reykjavík to the Laugavegur trailhead. No 4x4 needed.
Reykjavik Excursions · Trex
Hiking in Highlands
The uninhabited interior is where Iceland's most famous trails live: the Laugavegur, Landmannalaugar, Kerlingarfjöll and Askja. Access is only possible in summer, usually from late June when the F-roads open, by 4x4 or highland bus.
Trails in Highlands
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Laugavegur Trail
Challenging55 km · 3–4 days
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Landmannalaugar: Brennisteinsalda & Bláhnúkur Loop
Moderate11 km · 4–5 hours
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Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Geothermal Loop
Moderate3.5 km · 1–2 hours
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Kerlingarfjöll: Snækollur Summit
Challenging9 km · 4–5 hours
HighlandsTop 25
Askja & Víti Crater
Easy5 km · 1.5–2 hours
HighlandsTop 25
Strútsstígur Trail
Challenging45 km · 3–4 days
Highlands
Kjölur Trail (Kjalvegur)
Challenging40 km · 2–3 days
Highlands
Landmannalaugar: Suðurnámur Ridge
Moderate9.5 km · 3–4 hours
Highlands
Landmannalaugar: Grænagil Canyon
Easy4 km · 1–1.5 hours
Highlands
Landmannalaugar: Skalli
Challenging16 km · 4.5–6 hours
Highlands
Landmannalaugar to Hrafntinnusker
Challenging20 km · 5.5–7.5 hours
Highlands
Hellismannaleið Trail
Challenging54 km · 3–4 days
Highlands
Laki Craters (Lakagígar)
Moderate2.5 km · 1–1.5 hours
Highlands
Löðmundur
Moderate8.5 km · 2.5–3.5 hours
Highlands
Rauðufossar & Rauðauga
Moderate9.5 km · 2.5–3.5 hours
Highlands
Hekla Summit
Challenging13 km · 4.5–6 hours
Highlands
Sveinstindur & Langisjór
Challenging3.5 km · 1.5–2 hours
Highlands
Eldgjá & Ófærufoss
Easy4.5 km · 1–1.5 hours
Plan & book
Tours, huts & transport in Highlands
TransportHuts & staysMountain Huts (Ferðafélag Íslands)
Book bunks in the Laugavegur and highland huts. Summer dates sell out months ahead.
Ferðafélag Íslands (FÍ)
Huts & staysKerlingarfjöll Highland Base
Hotel rooms, huts and camping at the foot of the Kerlingarfjöll mountains.
Highland Base
Guided tourGuided Laugavegur Trek
Hike the full Laugavegur with a certified guide. Huts, meals and transfers are typically included.
Licensed Icelandic operators4–6 days
Trek packageMulti-Day Trekking Packages
Guided or self-guided packages: huts, luggage transfers, meals and transport, all arranged for you.
Licensed Icelandic operators3–10 days
Guided tourLandmannalaugar Day Tour from Reykjavík
A 4x4 or highland-bus day trip with time to hike the rhyolite mountains and bathe in the hot spring.
Licensed Icelandic operators10–12 hours
Guided tourHighland Super Jeep Tours
No 4x4? Modified super jeeps cross the rivers and F-roads for you, with short hikes on the way.
Licensed Icelandic operators1 day
Guided tourAskja & Víti Day Tour from Mývatn
The only practical way into Askja without your own highland vehicle.
Licensed Icelandic operators11–12 hours
Gear rentalHiking & Camping Gear Rental in Reykjavík
Rent tents, sleeping bags, stoves, poles and microspikes instead of flying them over.
Reykjavík outfitters
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