Laugavegur 4 Days

Embark on a four-day trek along the Laugavegur in Iceland, a spectacular route covering 80 kilometers of diverse terrain. This tailored itinerary condenses the usual five-day trek to fit a shorter schedule, while still offering a comprehensive experience of Iceland’s raw natural beauty. From steaming geothermal hot springs and colorful rhyolite mountains to vast lava fields and icy glacial rivers, each day presents unforgettable scenery, including lush green valleys, stark black sand deserts, and towering snow-capped peaks.

Your journey starts at Landmannalaugar, renowned for its vibrant landscapes and soothing hot springs, and concludes at Thо́rsmörk or Skо́gar, home to the majestic Skо́gafoss waterfall. This page provides essential details on reaching the starting point. As you traverse from the rich environments of Thorsmork valley to the rugged highlands, you’ll witness the striking contrasts that define Icelandic nature.

Noteworthy sights along the way include the serene Álftavatn lake and the lush Thо́rsmörk valley, with opportunities to view magnificent waterfalls like Skо́gafoss. Outonome.com supports trekkers with detailed four-day itineraries, including information on campsites, refuges, and resupply points, along with customizable planning tools and downloadable GPX tracks to ensure a memorable and manageable adventure.

1. Day 1 : Landmannalugar to Höskuldsskáli

   Distance : 10.15 km
   Estimated walking time : 04h00
   Elevation gain : 662 meters
   Elevation loss : 231 meters
   Highest altitude : 1056 meters
   Lowest altitude : 590 meters
   Steps reached : Landmannalaugar, Stо́rihver, Höskuldsskáli
   Country crossed : Iceland

   

2. Day 2 : Höskuldsskáli to Hvanngil

   Distance : 14.75 km
   Estimated walking time : 04h45
   Elevation gain : 381 meters
   Elevation loss : 844 meters
   Highest altitude : 1020 meters
   Lowest altitude : 522 meters
   Steps reached : Höskuldsskáli, Álftavatn, Hvanngil
   Country crossed : Iceland

   

3. Day 3 : Hvanngil to Botnar

   Distance : 12.34 km
   Estimated walking time : 03h15
   Elevation gain : 160 meters
   Elevation loss : 248 meters
   Highest altitude : 591 meters
   Lowest altitude : 472 meters
   Steps reached : Hvanngil, Innri-Emstruá, Botnar
   Country crossed : Iceland

   

4. Day 4 : Botnar to Thо́rsmörk

   Distance : 18.56 km
   Estimated walking time : 05h50
   Elevation gain : 543 meters
   Elevation loss : 775 meters
   Highest altitude : 591 meters
   Lowest altitude : 219 meters
   Steps reached : Botnar, Fremri-Emstruá, Ljо́sá, Langidalur, Thо́rsmörk
   Country crossed : Iceland

   

1. Day 1 : Landmannalugar to Hvanngil

   Distance : 24.90 km Estimated walking time : 08h45 Elevation gain : 1044 meters Elevation loss : 1075 meters Highest altitude : 1056 meters Lowest altitude : 522 meters Steps reached : Landmannalaugar, Stо́rihver, Höskuldsskáli, Álftavatn, Hvanngil Country crossed : Iceland
   

2. Day 2 : Hvanngil to Langidalur

   Distance : 28.39 km Estimated walking time : 08h30 Elevation gain : 676 meters Elevation loss : 1012 meters Highest altitude : 591 meters Lowest altitude : 223 meters Steps reached : Hvanngil, Innri-Emstruá, Botnar, Fremri-Emstruá, Ljо́sá, Langidalur Country crossed : Iceland
   

3. Day 3 : Langidalur to Baldvinsskáli

   Distance : 12.98 km Estimated walking time : 05h55 Elevation gain : 1080 meters Elevation loss : 393 meters Highest altitude : 1035 meters Lowest altitude : 219 meters Steps reached : Langidalur, Thо́rsmörk, Heljarkambur, Fimmvörðuháls, Baldvinsskáli Country crossed : Iceland
   

4. Day 4 : Baldvinsskáli to Skо́gar

   Distance : 12.90 km Estimated walking time : 04h05 Elevation gain : 172 meters Elevation loss : 1060 meters Highest altitude : 915 meters Lowest altitude : 23 meters Steps reached : Baldvinsskáli, Skо́gá, Efstifoss, Neðstifoss, Króksfoss, Gluggafoss, Kæfufoss, Skálabrekkufoss, Rollutorfufoss, Innri-Fellsfoss, Fremri-Fellsfoss, Steinbogafoss, Fosstorfufoss, Hestavaðsfoss, Skógafoss, Skо́gar Country crossed : Iceland