Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
LAUGAVEGURINN IN THREE DAYS
If you're fit, it's within your reach to complete the hike in three days instead of four. Cover
Part 1 and Part 2 in one day, arriving at Álftavatn after a full eight to 10 hours of hiking.
Hike to Emstrur on your second day, and arrive in Þórsmörk on the evening of your third.
LAUGAVEGURINN IN TWO DAYS
If you're a fleet, avid hiker, you can complete all 55km of the hike in two long days. On
your first day hike all the way to Álftavatn, or better yet, continue the additional 5km to
reach Hvanngil. It's possible to combine Part 3 and Part 4 on your second day, as these
30km are relatively flat. There's an overall 100m decline.
LAUGAVEGURINN IN FIVE HOURS
Wanna get nuts? Join the endurance race Laugavegur Ultra Marathon ( www.marathon.is ;
Jul) when Iceland's toughest runners complete the entire hike in under five hours. The
latest record: Þorbergur Ingi Jónsson at 4:07:47.
LAUGAVEGURINN EXTENDED
If weather conditions are favourable, there's no reason to rush. You can use the huts as
hiking bases, and explore paths that veer away from the main Laugavegurinn trail. You
can also spend time based in Landmannalaugar before setting off, though we prefer
Þórsmörk.
Sleeping & Eating
As the Laugavegurinn trail is very well travelled, you'll find a constellation of carefully
positioned huts along the way - all owned and maintained by Ferðafélag Íslands ( 568
2533; www.fi.is ) . These huts sleep dozens of people but must be booked (and prepaid)
months in advance - the wardens recommend booking in early spring. We cannot stress
enough that these beds go quickly. Also note that bunk beds at most huts sleep four people
each - two (side by side) on each level. If you are alone, expect to be paired with a
stranger.
Huts usually have a solar panel for wardens to charge their communications equipment
and perhaps lights for the hut, but there is no electricity for hikers. There is a strict quiet
rule from midnight to 7am in all huts.
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