Publisher Description

This hiking and trekking guidebook offers a total of 49 day hikes and 10 multi-stage treks set right across the magnificent country of Iceland. With three national parks including the mighty Vatnaj kull, it is a country of incredible beauty, and its capital, Reykjav k, is an established and easy-to-get-to destination. Including popular, such as the classic Laugavegur Trail from Landmannalaugar to rsm rk, as well as lesser-known trails, the guide is split into 12 sections that cover all the best hikking and trekking to be had in and around Icelands amazing and awe-inspiring volcanic, glacial landscapes. The routes range in difficulty from easy walks to challenging treks and give readers all the information they need to experience this wonderfully unique destination on foot. Venturing inland to the remote interior and captivating ice caps, and across glaciers, past lakes and around coastlines and geothermal areas, Paddy Dillons guide to this Land of Ice and Fire encourages visitors to explore all that Iceland has to offer, and will inspire lovers of the great outdoors to return time and time again. The guide gives lots of tips for travellers on a budget as well as details on public transport and accommodation.

Author Biography

Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with over 50 books to his name and contributions to 25 other books. He has written extensively for several outdoor magazines and other publications and has appeared on radio and television.

Table of Contents

Map keyLocation of walksIntroductionLocationGeology and landscapeWildlifeNational parksGetting to IcelandGetting around IcelandWhen to goAccommodationFood and drinkMoneyCommunicationsLanguageTourist information officesWhat to takeHealth and safetyRiver crossingsEmergenciesFootpaths, waymarking and accessMapsUsing this guide1 Reykjavík, Reykjanes and HengillWalk 1 Reykjavík and SeltjarnarnesWalk 2 Þverfellshorn from EsjustofaWalk 3 Keflavík to GrindavíkWalk 4 Grindavík to VogarWalk 5 Grindavík and PrestastígurWalk 6 Krýsuvík and KrísuvíkurbjargWalk 7 Seltún and KleifarvatnWalk 8 Seltún and DjúpavatnWalk 9 Þingvellir and SkógarkotWalk 10 Hveragerði and ReykjadalurWalk 11 Ölfusvatn and Ölkelduh&##xe1;lsWalk 12 Hellisheiði to HveragerðiWalk 13 Nesjavellir and VörðuskeggiTrek 1 The Reykjavegur2 Fjallabak and ÞórsmörkWalk 14 Landmannalaugar and Suðurn&##xe1;murWalk 15 Landmannalaugar and Bl&##xe1;hnukúrWalk 16 Hvanngilshauser and TangafossWalk 17 Þórsmörk and ValahnúkurWalk 18 Fljótsdalur and ÞórólfsfellWalk 19 Vestmannaeyjar - HeimaeyTrek 2 Hellismannaleið, Laugavegur and Skógar Trail3 Skaftafell and VatnajökullWalk 20 Sandfell and HvannadalshnúkurWalk 21 Svinafellsjökull and HrútsfjallWalk 22 Skaftafell and KristínartindarWalk 23 Skaftafell and SvartifossWalk 24 Skaftafell and Mors&##xe1;rdalurWalk 25 Jökuls&##xe1;rlón - Glacier Lagoon4 Snæfell and LónsöræfiWalk 26 Snæfellssk&##xe1;li and SnæfellTrek 3 The Lónsöræfi Trail5 Egilsstaðir and the EastfjordsWalk 27 Egilsstaðir and FardagafossWalk 28 Neðri-Stafur and SeyðisfjörðurWalk 29 Litlanesfoss and HengifossWalk 30 HallormsstaðaskógurWalk 31 Vatnsskarð and StórurðTrek 4 The Víknaslóðir6 Jökuls&##xe1;rgljúfurWalk 32 Ásbyrgi and ÁshöfðiWalk 33 Svinadalur and RauðhólarWalk 34 Selfoss and DettifossTrek 5 The Jökuls&##xe1;rhlaup7 Akureyri and EyjafjörðurWalk 35 Akureyri and SúlurWalk 36 Eyjafjörður and HríseyWalk 37 Grímsey8 Kverkfjöll and AskjaWalk 38 Kverkfjöll and HveradalurWalk 39 HerðubreiðarlindirTrek 6 The Askja TrailTrek 7 The Mývatn Trail9 Sprengisandur and KjölurWalk 40 Nýidalur and KaldagilWalk 41 Nýidalur and SprengisandurTrek 8 The Kjölur Trails10 Hornstrandir PeninsulaTrek 9 The Hornstrandir Trail11 The WestfjordsWalk 42 Hnífsdalur, Bolungarvík and ÍsafjörðurWalk 43 Suðureyri to FlateyriWalk 44 Þingeyri and KaldbakurWalk 45 Helluskarð and LómfellWalk 46 Foss to KrossholtWalk 47 Brunnaverstöð and L&##xe1;trabjargWalk 48 Brj&##xe1;nslækur and SurtarbrandsgilWalk 49 Flatey and Breiðafjörður12 Snæfellsjökull and SnaefellsnesTrek 10 The Snæfellsjökull and Snaefellsnes TrailAppendix A Route summary tablesAppendix B Glossary of place-name elementsAppendix C Further information

Long Description

This hiking and trekking guidebook offers a total of 49 day hikes and 10 multi-stage treks set right across the magnificent country of Iceland. With three national parks including the mighty Vatnaj kull, it is a country of incredible beauty, and its capital, Reykjav k, is an established and easy-to-get-to destination. Including popular, such as the classic Laugavegur Trail from Landmannalaugar to rsm rk, as well as lesser-known trails, the guide is split into 12 sections that cover all the best hikking and trekking to be had in and around Icelands amazing and awe-inspiring volcanic, glacial landscapes. The routes range in difficulty from easy walks to challenging treks and give readers all the information they need to experience this wonderfully unique destination on foot. Venturing inland to the remote interior and captivating ice caps, and across glaciers, past lakes and around coastlines and geothermal areas, Paddy Dillons guide to this Land of Ice and Fire encourages visitors to explore all that Iceland has to offer, and will inspire lovers of the great outdoors to return time and time again. The guide gives lots of tips for travellers on a budget as well as details on public transport and accommodation.

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