Hikers Bus Pass
Available from 21/6. – 9/9. 2018
The Hikers’ bus pass is ideal for those who intend to hike in the Laugavegur trekking trail or other hiking trails in this area with different start and end point. The pass guaranties a single transfer from Reykjavík to your starting point at Landmannalaugar or Þórsmörk and back to Reykjavík again – from Landmannalaugar or Þórsmörk. You can take all the time you need for the hike, provided it falls within the passport’s time frame 21/6 – 9/9 2018.
There are two marked hiking trails in this area. You can also combine them into one extended hike.
1. Laugavegur trekking trail is one of the most popular and most traveled hiking trails in the Icelandic highlands. Laugavegur is a 3-4 day 55 km long trail between Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk and is famous for spectacular scenery with colorful mountains and glaciers. The busiest time is in July and August but it is less busy in June and September. Most people start their hike on the more gentle slopes from Landmannalaugar but the more challenging way is to start the hike in Þórsmörk and ascend by a steeper approach and are rewarded with a nice warm bath in the Geothermal pool in Landmannalaugar. You can take the Highland bus (at 07:30 or 12:30) from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar (10:10 or 15:35). Hike from Landmannalaugar to Hrafntinnusker 600m, and from Hrafntinnusker to Álftavatn 1100m, with a walking time about 8 hours. Then you hike from Álftavatn to Emstrur 530m, with a walking time about 6 hours and finally from Emstrur to Þórsmörk 200m, walking time about 6 hours.
To book accommodation in huts follow the links below:
- Landmannalaugar – https://www.fi.is/en/mountain-huts/landmannalaugar
- Hrafntinnusker – https://www.fi.is/en/mountain-huts/hrafntinnusker
- Álftavatn – https://www.fi.is/en/mountain-huts/alftavatn or here: http://www.utivist.is/english/alftavotn-hut/
- Emstrur – https://www.fi.is/en/mountain-huts/emstrur
- Þórsmörk Langidalur – https://www.fi.is/en/mountain-huts/thorsmork-langidalur
2. Hellismannaleið is a three day hike to Rjúpnavellir from a start point at Landmannalaugar. A walk trough lava fields, moon like black sands, up hills and down to green valleys. This is a challenging hike with a elevation increase of 1000 meters. On day one hike from Rjúpnavellir to Áfangagil 17 km. Walking time about 7 hours. Day two – from Áfangagil to Landmannahellir 22 km. Walking time about 8 hours and on day three from Landmannahellir ot Landmannalaugar 17 km. Walking time about 6 hours.
To book accommodation in huts follow the links below:
- Rjúpnavellir – https://www.booking.com/hotel/is/rjupnavellir-4.html
- Áfangagil – http://www.afangagil.is/
- Landmannahellir – http://www.landmannahellir.is/english/index1.htm
- Landmannalaugar – https://www.fi.is/en/mountain-huts/landmannalaugar
TREX also offers guided tours in English and German on the Laugavegur trail for those who prefer luggage transfer, and accommodation with a full board. You can find detailed information about our tours, prices, departures and booking channels here: https://trex.is/laugavegur/
When hiking in Iceland take notice of constant changes in the weather in Iceland. Be sure to take warm and waterproof outdoor clothing with you, good hiking shoes and a GPS tracking device.
To Landmannalaugar | Morning Hella | Morning Reykjavík | Afternoon | Street Address | |
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From | Reykjavík, City Hall | - | 07:30 | 12:30 | Vonarstræti 4, 101 Reykjavík |
Reykjavík, campsite (Laugardalur) | - | 07:45 | 12:45 | Sundlaugavegur 32, 105 Reykjavík | |
Reykjavík, Miklabraut South (Kringlan) | - | 08:00 | 13:00 | Miklabraut 101, 108 Reykjavík | |
To | Reykjavik town hall, Vonastaeti | - | 07:30 | 12:30 |
To Landmannalaugar | Morning Hella | Morning Reykjavík | Afternoon | Street Address | |
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From | Reykjavík, City Hall | - | 07:30 | 12:30 | Vonarstræti 4, 101 Reykjavík |
Reykjavík, campsite (Laugardalur) | - | 07:45 | 12:45 | Sundlaugavegur 32, 105 Reykjavík | |
Reykjavík, Miklabraut South (Kringlan) | - | 08:00 | 13:00 | Miklabraut 101, 108 Reykjavík | |
To | Reykjavik town hall, Vonastaeti | - | 07:30 | 12:30 |