Moderate to difficult 4.1 mile loop hike to the peak of the Bláhnúkur (Blue Mountain) features panoramic views of the colorful volcanic mountains and lava fields.
Rhyolite with Rhyolite
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Landmannalaugar
View type : Colorful Mountains, Lava Fields, Hot Springs, Panoramic, TrailsLandmannalaugar is an unique, colorful landscape in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve popular for geothermal hot springs, lava fields, colorful rhyolite mountains and hiking trails including the famous Laugavegur Trek.
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Laugavegur Trail
View type : Panoramic, Glaciers, Rhyolite Mountains, Lava Fields, GorgeRated among best trails, the Laugavegur Trail is a 34 mile (55 km) one-way trail between Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork (Þórsmörk). On average it takes 3-4 days and leads through striking landscapes spanning gorges, glaciers and multicolored rhyolite mountains. Simple huts dot the route at stops like Hrafntinnusker and Emstrur.
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Mt. Brennisteinsalda Hike
View type : Panoramic, Rhyolite Mountains, Trail, Lava FieldsMt. Brennisteinsalda (also called Sulphur Wave) is colorful volcanic mountain featuring a steep 4 mile hike with panoramic views and could also be combined with the Bláhnúkur hike.