Walking and Trekking in Iceland

A guidebook to 49 day walks and 10 multi-day treks in Iceland. From short, waymarked walks to challenging glacier crossings, there is something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience.

The day walks range in length from 5 to 35km (322 miles) and can be enjoyed in 210 hours. The multi-day treks vary in length from 34 to 143km (2189 miles), take between 2 and 9 days to complete, and include the classic Laugavegur Trail and Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland's highest mountain.

• Sketch maps included for each walk
• Detailed information on public transport, accommodation and facilities
• Advice on planning and preparation
• Highlights include Vatnajökull National Park

Auteur
Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with over 100 guidebooks to his name and contributions to 40 other titles. He has written for several outdoor magazines and other publications and has appeared on radio and television. Paddy uses a tablet computer to write as he walks. His descriptions are therefore precise, having been written at the very point at which the reader uses them. Paddy is an indefatigable long-distance walker who has walked all of Britain's National Trails and several European trails. He has also walked in Nepal, China, Korea and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the US. www.paddydillon.co.uk

Résumé
This guidebook to walking routes in Iceland offers 49 day walks and 10 multi-stage treks including the classic Laugavegur Trail. The total of 100 days of routes described cater for most abilities, from waymarked walks to challenging glacier crossings. Information on public transport, accommodation, facilities and budget travel tips also included.

Contenu

Map key Location of walks Introduction Location Geology and landscape Wildlife National parks Getting to Iceland Getting around Iceland When to go Accommodation Food and drink Money Communications Language Tourist information offices What to take Health and safety River crossings Emergencies Footpaths, waymarking and access Maps Using this guide 1 Reykjavik, Reykjanes and Hengill Walk 1 Reykjavik and Seltjarnarnes Walk 2 pverfellshorn from Esjustofa Walk 3 Keflavik to Grindavik Walk 4 Grindavik to Vogar Walk 5 Grindavik and Prestastigur Walk 6 Krysuvik and Krisuvikurbjarg Walk 7 Seltun and Kleifarvatn Walk 8 Seltun and Djupavatn Walk 9 pingvellir and Skogarkot Walk 10 Hveragerdi and Reykjadalur Walk 11 olfusvatn and olkelduhals Walk 12 Hellisheidi to Hveragerdi Walk 13 Nesjavellir and Vorduskeggi Trek 1 The Reykjavegur 2 Fjallabak and porsmork Walk 14 Landmannalaugar and Sudurnamur Walk 15 Landmannalaugar and Blahnukur Walk 16 Hvanngilshauser and Tangafoss Walk 17 porsmork and Valahnukur Walk 18 Fljotsdalur and porolfsfell Walk 19 Vestmannaeyjar - Heimaey Trek 2 Hellismannaleid, Laugavegur and Skogar Trail 3 Skaftafell and Vatnajokull Walk 20 Sandfell and Hvannadalshnukur Walk 21 Svinafellsjokull and Hrutsfjall Walk 22 Skaftafell and Kristinartindar Walk 23 Skaftafell and Svartifoss Walk 24 Skaftafell and Morsardalur Walk 25 Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon 4 Snaefell and Lonsoraefi Walk 26 Snaefellsskali and Snaefell Trek 3 The Lonsoraefi Trail 5 Egilsstadir and the Eastfjords Walk 27 Egilsstadir and Fardagafoss Walk 28 Nedri-Stafur and Seydisfjordur Walk 29 Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss Walk 30 Hallormsstadaskogur Walk 31 Vatnsskard and Storurd Trek 4 The Viknaslodir 6 Jokulsargljufur Walk 32 asbyrgi and ashofdi Walk 33 Svinadalur and Raudholar Walk 34 Selfoss and Dettifoss Trek 5 The Jokulsarhlaup 7 Akureyri and Eyjafjordur Walk 35 Akureyri and Sulur Walk 36 Eyjafjordur and Hrisey Walk 37 Grimsey 8 Kverkfjoll and Askja Walk 38 Kverkfjoll and Hveradalur Walk 39 Herdubreidarlindir Trek 6 The Askja Trail Trek 7 The Myvatn Trail 9 Sprengisandur and Kjolur Walk 40 Nyidalur and Kaldagil Walk 41 Nyidalur and Sprengisandur Trek 8 The Kjolur Trails 10 Hornstrandir Peninsula Trek 9 The Hornstrandir Trail 11 The Westfjords Walk 42 Hnifsdalur, Bolungarvik and isafjordur Walk 43 Sudureyri to Flateyri Walk 44 pingeyri and Kaldbakur Walk 45 Helluskard and Lomfell Walk 46 Foss to Krossholt Walk 47 Brunnaverstod and Latrabjarg Walk 48 Brjanslaekur and Surtarbrandsgil Walk 49 Flatey and Breidafjordur 12 Snaefellsjokull and Snaefellsnes Trek 10 The Snaefellsjokull and Snaefellsnes Trail Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Glossary of place-name elements Appendix C Further information