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    Iceland, with its unique landscapes, invites visitors and locals alike to go on long hikes and treks. Throughout the island you will find countless routes – longer and shorter – to take on foot. You will successfully choose the ones that best suit your abilities and intentions.

    For more advanced travelers, for example, Stuðlagil Canyon will be a great spot. If, on the other hand, you are keen on relaxation, a short trek to the Reykjadalur valley, culminating in a bath in a natural hot spring, will prove to be an excellent choice.

    The trails lead to massive volcanoes, stunning canyons, high waterfalls or geothermal fields… Regardless of the destination, all around you will be accompanied by images not from this earth, breathtaking at every turn.

    See the most beautiful trekking trails in Iceland and spend your time in a perfect way on many hiking tours.

    Top hiking trails in Iceland

    Fagradalsfjall Eruptions: Geldingadalir, Meradalir, Litli-Hrútur

    Seeing with one's own eyes the lava freshly flowing from a volcano is such an extraordinary experience that the 2021 Geldingadalir/Fagradalsfjall eruption became a huge tourist attraction -…

    Vestmannaeyjar – Islands Off the Southern Coast of Iceland

    The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) are a beautiful archipelago located 9 km (5.5 miles) off the southern coast of Iceland, about 100 km (60 miles) southeast of Reykjavik and…

    Eyjafjallajokull – Iceland’s Most (in)Famous Volcano

    Eyjafjallajokull is a subglacial volcano that became world famous for its 2010 eruption. The sheer amount of volcanic ash it threw into the atmosphere paralyzed air travel across…

    Eldgja and Ofaerufoss – Fire Canyon and Impassable Waterfall

    Eldgjá, also known as the Fire Canyon, is a massive eruptive fissure of the Katla volcanic system. Its slopes are also home to the beautiful Ófaerufoss waterfall. Eldgjá…

    Asbyrgi – a Scenic Horseshoe-Shaped Canyon

    Ásbyrgi is an impressive horseshoe-shaped canyon located about 30 km north of Iceland's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss. There are several reasons to see this canyon. The unusual origins…

    Volcano Huts – a Tourist Resort in Husadalur

    The Volcano Huts is a mountain hut and a large campsite in the Húsadalur Valley in the Thorsmork (Þórsmörk) region. The unique character of the area makes it…

    Kerlingarfjoll – Steaming Colorful Mountains

    Kerlingarfjoll (Kerlingarfjöll) is a real gem for all nature and outdoor enthusiasts. In this article: Colorful steaming mountains The picturesque geothermal area of Hveradalir Kerlingarfjoll Hostel and Campsite…

    Thorsmork – the Legendary Thor’s Wilderness

    Between the three glaciers Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull lies a place considered by many Icelanders to be the most beautiful corner on their island - Thorsmork (Þórsmörk). This…

    Svartifoss – a Beautiful Waterfall in Skaftafell

    Svartifoss is a stunningly beautiful waterfall in the Skaftafell Nature Reserve (now part of Vatnajökull National Park) - a remarkable area of glacier tongues and lagoons, birch woods,…

    Studlagil Canyon – Iceland’s Hidden Treasure

    Studlagil (Stuðlagil) Canyon is located in northeastern Iceland in the Jökuldalur glacial valley. In good weather its basalt columns of rock, cut through by a beautiful wild river,…

    Skogafoss – a Spectacular Waterfall on the South Coast

    Skogafoss is one of the most beautiful and powerful waterfalls in South Iceland. Because it's so popular, it's worth coming here outside "peak hours." In this article: The…

    Markarfljotsgljufur – a Beautiful Canyon in the Mountains

    Markarfljótsgljúfur is a canyon in the southern part of Iceland, east of Hvolsvöllur. Many consider it the most beautiful canyon on the island, yet it sees few visitors,…