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View over Landmannalaugar – View of Friðland að Fjallabaki loop from Landmannalaugar

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Iceland

View over Landmannalaugar – View of Friðland að Fjallabaki loop from Landmannalaugar

Hard

5.0

(157)

1,250

hikers

View over Landmannalaugar – View of Friðland að Fjallabaki loop from Landmannalaugar

03:44

9.17km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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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 0 m for 30 m

After 240 m for 285 m

After 579 m for 2.16 km

After 3.24 km for 1.92 km

After 6.13 km for 924 m

After 7.32 km for 1.86 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

Landmannalaugar Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

If you plan to stay here, Landmannalaugar Campground offers a unique opportunity to sleep under the Highland stars. Surrounded by this majestic backdrop, you can relax in the hot springs …

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2

551 m

View over Landmannalaugar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view over the wide valley at Landmannalaugar.

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3

778 m

Landmannalaugar to Hrafntinnusker

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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4

3.78 km

Brennisteinsalda

Highlight • Volcano

Even when it rains, the climb and the view are worthwhile.

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5

3.78 km

View of Friðland að Fjallabaki

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It was a great experience to stand up here and enjoy the view.
If you are reasonably fit and motivated, you can manage the climb.

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5.35 km

Vondugil Valley

Highlight • Gorge

In order to get to the waterfall at the end of the Vondugil Basin, I had to ford the side arms of the Namskvisl.

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7

5.36 km

View of Landmannalaugar Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

6.99 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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9.17 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.87 km

1.07 km

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.87 km

261 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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