Fimmvörðuháls Trail

A dramatic one-day traverse between two Icelandic glaciers, passing recent volcanic terrain from the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption.

Country
Iceland
Region
South Iceland
Distance
c. 25 km
Typical duration
1–2 days
Difficulty
Challenging
Best season
July–August
Trail type
Point-to-point

Route data may change. Verify closures, permits, weather, transport and navigation with official sources before departure.

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