Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
They call it one of the most beautiful hikes in the world.
6 days. 80 kilometers. Two legendary trails.
And I hiked it solo. 🥾🌋❄️
This is the Laugavegur + Fimmvörðuháls Trail — a journey across Iceland’s wild highlands, from the rainbow mountains of Landmannalaugar to the roaring waterfalls of Skógafoss.
For 6 days I walked hut to hut, carrying everything I needed, through landscapes that changed by the hour: volcanic deserts, steaming geothermal vents, endless black sand valleys, mossy canyons, glaciers, and finally, one of the most dramatic waterfall descents in the world.
It was a trek of extremes — freezing winds, river crossings, moody storms, and unexpected blue-sky miracles. But it was also a trek of pure magic — moments that felt like walking on another planet.
Full Guides:
- Landmannalaugar - hikingwithlee.com/landmannalaugar-iceland
- Laugavegur - hikingwithlee.com/the-laugavegur-trek-iceland-self-guided-complete-guide
- Fimmvörðuháls - hikingwithlee.com/fimmvorduhals-trail-iceland
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro – Iceland’s Wild Highlands 🌋❄️
00:01:32 Day 1 – Into the Rainbow Mountains 🌈 (Landmannalaugar → Hrafntinnusker)
00:14:28 Day 2 – Misty Caldera & First River Crossing 🌫️❄️ (Hrafntinnusker → Álftavatn)
00:26:34 Day 3 – Blue Skies & Endless Black Sands 🌞 (Álftavatn → Emstrur)
00:46:13 Day 4 – Into the Forest of Þórsmörk 🌳 (Emstrur → Þórsmörk)
00:59:30 Day 5 – The Climb to Baldvinsskáli ⛰️ (Þórsmörk → Baldvinsskáli)
01:12:10 Day 6 – The Waterfall Descent 🌊 (Baldvinsskáli → Skógafoss)
01:26:43 Celebration & Reflections 🍻
📍 Trail Overview
Laugavegur Trail – 55 km (4 Days)
Day 1: Landmannalaugar → Hrafntinnusker (12 km, 4–5 hrs)
Day 2: Hrafntinnusker → Álftavatn (12 km, 4–5 hrs)
Day 3: Álftavatn → Emstrur (16 km, 5–6 hrs)
Day 4: Emstrur → Þórsmörk (15 km, 6–7 hrs)
Fimmvörðuháls Trail – 25 km (2 Days)
Day 5: Þórsmörk → Baldvinsskáli (12 km, 6–7 hrs, +1000m climb)
Day 6: Baldvinsskáli → Skógafoss (13 km, 5–6 hrs, 20+ waterfalls)
⛰️ Highlights Along the Way
🌈 Rhyolite rainbow mountains of Landmannalaugar
🌋 Steaming vents & sulfur fields along volcanic ridges
❄️ Glacier-fed river crossings (icy but unforgettable)
🏔️ Black sand valleys & mossy canyons
🌳 Rare Icelandic “forests” in Þórsmörk
🔥 Walking across volcanic craters from the 2010 eruption
🌊 Descending alongside 20+ waterfalls to Skógafoss
This wasn’t just a hike — it was an adventure I’ll never forget. A test of endurance, a celebration of wild landscapes, and a reminder of why Iceland is unlike anywhere else on earth.
📸 GEAR I USE
🎥 iPhone 15 Pro Max - amzn.to/3SKEOPR
I have moved over to the iPhone for most of the ground footage - it actually takes amazing videos and my phone is always close by.
🚁 DJI Mini 4 Pro - amzn.to/3W8MVI5
I absolutely love this drone - it’s small, compact and provides amazing footage in 4K.
📷 GoPro - amzn.to/3W88ok9
I still use the GoPro for the ‘on the go’ shots. It has great stablization, battery life and video quality.
If you have any questions around my gear please feel free to drop a comment in the video below.
(These are affiliate links — at no extra cost to you)
They call it one of the most beautiful hikes in the world.
6 days. 80 kilometers. Two legendary trails.
And I hiked it solo. 🥾🌋❄️
This is the Laugavegur + Fimmvörðuháls Trail — a journey across Iceland’s wild highlands, from the rainbow mountains of Landmannalaugar to the roaring waterfalls of Skógafoss.
For 6 days I walked hut to hut, carrying everything I needed, through landscapes that changed by the hour: volcanic deserts, steaming geothermal vents, endless black sand valleys, mossy canyons, glaciers, and finally, one of the most dramatic waterfall descents in the world.
It was a trek of extremes — freezing winds, river crossings, moody storms, and unexpected blue-sky miracles. But it was also a trek of pure magic — moments that felt like walking on another planet.
Full Guides:
- Landmannalaugar - hikingwithlee.com/landmannalaugar-iceland
- Laugavegur - hikingwithlee.com/the-laugavegur-trek-iceland-self-guided-complete-guide
- Fimmvörðuháls - hikingwithlee.com/fimmvorduhals-trail-iceland
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro – Iceland’s Wild Highlands 🌋❄️
00:01:32 Day 1 – Into the Rainbow Mountains 🌈 (Landmannalaugar → Hrafntinnusker)
00:14:28 Day 2 – Misty Caldera & First River Crossing 🌫️❄️ (Hrafntinnusker → Álftavatn)
00:26:34 Day 3 – Blue Skies & Endless Black Sands 🌞 (Álftavatn → Emstrur)
00:46:13 Day 4 – Into the Forest of Þórsmörk 🌳 (Emstrur → Þórsmörk)
00:59:30 Day 5 – The Climb to Baldvinsskáli ⛰️ (Þórsmörk → Baldvinsskáli)
01:12:10 Day 6 – The Waterfall Descent 🌊 (Baldvinsskáli → Skógafoss)
01:26:43 Celebration & Reflections 🍻
📍 Trail Overview
Laugavegur Trail – 55 km (4 Days)
Day 1: Landmannalaugar → Hrafntinnusker (12 km, 4–5 hrs)
Day 2: Hrafntinnusker → Álftavatn (12 km, 4–5 hrs)
Day 3: Álftavatn → Emstrur (16 km, 5–6 hrs)
Day 4: Emstrur → Þórsmörk (15 km, 6–7 hrs)
Fimmvörðuháls Trail – 25 km (2 Days)
Day 5: Þórsmörk → Baldvinsskáli (12 km, 6–7 hrs, +1000m climb)
Day 6: Baldvinsskáli → Skógafoss (13 km, 5–6 hrs, 20+ waterfalls)
⛰️ Highlights Along the Way
🌈 Rhyolite rainbow mountains of Landmannalaugar
🌋 Steaming vents & sulfur fields along volcanic ridges
❄️ Glacier-fed river crossings (icy but unforgettable)
🏔️ Black sand valleys & mossy canyons
🌳 Rare Icelandic “forests” in Þórsmörk
🔥 Walking across volcanic craters from the 2010 eruption
🌊 Descending alongside 20+ waterfalls to Skógafoss
This wasn’t just a hike — it was an adventure I’ll never forget. A test of endurance, a celebration of wild landscapes, and a reminder of why Iceland is unlike anywhere else on earth.
📸 GEAR I USE
🎥 iPhone 15 Pro Max - amzn.to/3SKEOPR
I have moved over to the iPhone for most of the ground footage - it actually takes amazing videos and my phone is always close by.
🚁 DJI Mini 4 Pro - amzn.to/3W8MVI5
I absolutely love this drone - it’s small, compact and provides amazing footage in 4K.
📷 GoPro - amzn.to/3W88ok9
I still use the GoPro for the ‘on the go’ shots. It has great stablization, battery life and video quality.
If you have any questions around my gear please feel free to drop a comment in the video below.
(These are affiliate links — at no extra cost to you)
