アイスランド山脈の峠・トップ20

Partly very coarse gravel, but rideable

A beautifully designed circular trail with plenty to see. Definitely a visit!

Fantastic views of the fjord! The trail markers are clearly visible. However, you'll have to cross several small streams without any assistance, which could be problematic in rainy weather.

Here you stand on part of the rocky ridge formed by the drifting continental plates. Looking east, you can see the "counterpart" a few kilometers further on, on the other side of the valley.

From here you have a beautiful panoramic view of Thingvellir National Park.

Nice side road over the Öxipass with much less traffic than on the Ringstrasse. Quite steep in places on the south side.

A beautiful road in itself. The scenery was great. As we struggled up the hill with our heavily loaded bikes after four days of silence in the highlands, we found the traffic to be quite heavy. Several vehicles drove very close by, despite oncoming traffic.

Landmannalaugar has long attracted me with its splendid colors and the shapes of its mountains. Now that I was finally there, the reality surpassed any images I had ever seen. A kaleidoscopic play of yellow, red and greenish-gray awaited me. To get to Landmannalaugar safely and comfortably, I recommend taking the highland bus. The weather in Iceland can be treacherous and taking the bus will save you unnecessary worries. On site you will find a well-marked and relatively easy circular route that takes you through the impressive Grænagil gorge, over the mystical Laugahraun lava field, past the smoking fumaroles and mud pots of the Brennisteinsalda volcano. It is a circular route that always brings you back to the starting point in Landmannalaugar. For the more adventurous among you, there is a more challenging circular hike. This leads from the cozy hut in Landmannalaugar over the Litla Brandsgil gorge and the mountain Skalli - and of course you can't miss a stroll past Brennisteinsalda. My personal highlight was the climb to Brennisteinsalda. Imagine climbing up through steaming clouds of sulfur gases and seeing this volcano towering before you in all its colors. And yes, it has an unusual shape! The short detour to the summit is definitely worth it - the view is simply indescribable. On the way you will repeatedly come across wooden posts and large, stacked stone towers. These are important, especially in fog, because they show you the way. However, there is one thing you should avoid: don't build your own cairns. They are important landmarks and cultural assets in Iceland. If you follow the Laugavegur trekking trail, you will also reach Hrafntinnusker, an impressive mountain that rises up to 1141 meters into the sky. A landscape characterized by volcanic sand and shiny obsidian awaits you here. Another highlight is the ice cave, which, despite collapsing a few years ago, is still an impressive destination for a short hike.