#Hrafnseyri

[icysurbs]

Der vierzehnte Tag: Deep dive Westfjorde

Westfjorde Intensivprogramm mit viel Fels und Meer, Jon Sigurdsson, Unabhängigkeitsbewegung, ambitionierten Gärtnern, und authentischem Pub. Wer kennt die isländische Mini-Serie "Vėrbuđin"?

https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackport

In Flateyri campen wir für ISK 2000 tutti quanti, bar zu entrichten. Es gibt ein sehr sauberes WC sowie eine Outdoorspüle, aber keine Dusche.

[sigvicious]

Party like it's 1899. Hrafnseyri is an old town in the Westfjords that dates back to the Settlement Era and has links to Iceland’s independence movement. It was also the birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson, the father of Iceland’s push for independence from Denmark.

[itinerariumvitae-blog]

🇬🇧 Hrafnseyri is one of the oldest towns in the Westfjords dating back to the Settlement of Iceland. It is also the birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson, the leader of the 19th century Icelandic independence movement. In Hrafnseyri you will find a small museum dedicated to him, as well as a nice little café. Tour by @icelandguidedtours 🇮🇸 🇧🇬 Храпсейри е едно от най-старите селища в Западните фиорди, датиращо от заселването на Исландия. Тук е роден лидерът на исландското движение за независимост Йоун Сигурдсон. Ако се отбиете тук, може да посетите малък музей в негова чест и да опитате шоколадовия сладкиш в кафенето в торфените къщички ☕ . . . #исландия🇮🇸 #исландия #visitwestfjords #hrafnseyri #jónsigurðsson #westfjordsiceland #westfjords #iloveiceland #loveiceland #iceland_photography #icelandsecret #weroamiceland #icelandlove #icelandtravel #icelandscape #iceland🇮🇸 #ísland #unlimitediceland #whyiceland #icelandadventure #icelandroadtrip #hiddeniceland #bestoficeland #igiceland #ig_iceland #guidetoiceland #inspiredbyiceland #aroundiceland #nordicscollective #discovericeland (at Hrafnseyri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOFLTlDvTy/?igshid=lmytuf80brvs

[toptravelspot]

2016-08 Back to last summer in Iceland, Coffe and Cake in Hrafnseyri, on our way to Dynjandi. . . . . . . #toptravelspot #iceland #hrafnseyri #coffebrake #cake #oldchurch #waterfront #locationindependent #travel #traveling #instantraveling #instatraveling #travelphotography #sonyalpha (at Hrafnseyri)

[stephencaulfield]

Couldn’t resist another photos of these beautiful mountains. A really stunning visual example of how the valleys have been carved out by the glacial ice melting and flowing down towards the sea. Arnarfjörður fjord. Hrafnseyri, Westfjords, North-West Iceland. 🇮🇸 (at Arnarfjörður) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxz-_pYBlfF/?igshid=pldvv3ndvbgz

[thatsnakeman]

Somewhere near Hrafnseyri in Westfjords, Iceland (5184x3456) [OC] via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/3c2RJaA

[topfygad]

Iceland tips: Iceland for the adventurous

Within the Þórsmörk valley is a bit restaurant and a really primary meals retailer, in addition to shelters, tenting areas and a 4×Four bus station for many who need a fast return to civilisation. Those that are nonetheless filled with power will discover one other 26km hike alongside the spectacular route of Fimmvörðuháls, which leaves the valley behind and heads in direction of the Mýrdallsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers, crossing a phantasmagorical subject of lava, born from the world-famous 2010 eruption. Though this final stretch is extra demanding than the earlier ones, the landscapes take the time price it from the very first slope up till the final lengthy descent, alongside which we are able to admire a complete quantity of 24 sensational waterfalls.

The legendary waterfall Skógafoss would be the end result of this unforgettable journey that may be carried out from June to September and is marked each summer time with yellow posts. Nonetheless, if the climate is dangerous or misty, you may not see a factor. That’s the reason we advocate you carry a GPS gadget that traces the route, though you must take into consideration that it could fluctuate barely from 12 months to 12 months, particularly in the case of crossing rivers.

Iceland Ideas 3/6: Trekking By means of The Canyon

Within the northern a part of the Vatnajökull Nationwide Park, just a few kilometres away from the geothermal space of Krafla and lake Mývatn, the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river flows via a powerful canyon. When it reaches the Detifoss waterfall, 100 metres extensive and 44 metres excessive, an astonishing half one million litres of meltwater thunder down each second, making a gigantic cloud of spray that the timid rays of sunshine flip into fabulous rainbows.

The spectacular waterfall with the largest quantity of stream in Europe is effectively price visiting, however as soon as right here you’ll really feel the inevitable temptation to observe the waters on foot, via the Jökulsárgljúfur gorge, strolling alongside a slim and vertiginous path that stretches between wild waterfalls and intimidating basalt partitions that appears like ghostly trolls that have been turned to stone.

Uncover Iceland and our low cost flights: 

Till reaching the exhuberant Ásbyrgi gorge, the stroll is 38km lengthy and ultimate for a two-day hike, sleeping over within the tenting space at Vesturdalur, which is within the route’s midpoint. Regardless of being a waymarked hike, it doesn’t depend with any sort of service, which means you must carry your personal meals, water and clothes. There’s a 4×Four bus that connects the beginning and ending factors with Mývatn.

Half one million litres of water thunder down the Deitfoss waterfall each second.

The gorges of Jökulsárgljúfur are a route that may be lined in two days.

Iceland Ideas 4/6: Swim In A Volcano

Askja’s inhospitable crater is no doubt the true coronary heart of the Icelandic Highlands. It’s superb to assume that this barren space was fashioned solely 140 years in the past within the wake of a dreadful pyroclastic explosion that catapulted rocks all the way in which to continental Europe and poisoned the north of the nation’s livestock with its ashes, forcing many Icelanders to to migrate to the American continent.

To achieve Askja you must observe the F88 alongside the western financial institution of the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, which overflows each every so often, partially submerging the highway. Throughout the summer time, there’s a 4×Four bus that drives you from lake Mývatn to Dreki’s shelter, passing by the attractive and simply recognisable mount Herðubreið, identified by Icelanders because the “King of the Mountains.”

In Dreki you’ll discover the start of a marked 9km one-way path that goes via a extremely photogenic volcanic space. The stroll ends on the shores of a big sapphire-coloured lake: Öskjuvatn. Some metres away lies the flooded crater of Viti. You’ll be able to take a swim in its white sulphuric waters; the temperature is often about 22ºC. For those who journey by bus, you’ll be able to go and are available again in lower than 24h, however you’ll discover tenting areas each in Dreki and within the oasis of Herðubreið in case you wish to additional discover the encompassing space.

Search for your Iceland Deal now:

Iceland Ideas 5/6: Pedal Alongside The Westfjords

Besides the nation’s desert inside, the Westfjords are probably the most remoted, solitary and inaccessible a part of Iceland. The realm’s dangerous popularity is because of its unforgiving climate, even in summer time, and nice variety of unpaved roads. This all bestows these lands with an virtually mystical aura that retains them free from overcrowding, though it’s laborious to know for the way lengthy. That’s the reason, similar to 20 years in the past the panoramic Ring Highway was a touring bicycle owner’s paradise, now it’s time for the winding roads of the tough and rugged Westfjords coast to bask within the limelight.

Biking via these latitudes ensures virtually empty roads and full contact with nature. To plan a biking route we extremely advocate you go to the state’s official roads web site Highway.is and, after all, the nationwide climate service Vedur.is.

To achieve the Westfjords, it may be a good suggestion to start out pedalling in Borgarnes, which might be reached by bus from Reykjavík. You can begin by crossing the Snaefellsness peninsula to then take a ferry from Stykkishólmsbær to Flókalundur, stopping over on the small isle of Flatey. When you’ve reached the Westfjords, the route invitations you to proceed in direction of the cliffs of Látrabjarg, Europe’s westernmost level, the place we are able to observe a colony of pleasant puffins up shut. We then maintain skirting the coast to make our method to Bíldudalur and Hrafnseyri, stopping at sizzling springs equivalent to Reykjafjarðarlaug and the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall. The trail then takes us to Ísafjördur – the area’s capital –, the seal colony at Litlibaer and the thermal peninsula of Reykjanes. The route that crosses the Westfjords ends in Staðarskáli, a service space of the Ring Highway the place you’ll be able to take the bus again to Reykjavík.

Puffins might be seen in Hornstrandir, but in addition in Látrabjarg.

Thermal pool in Reykjafjarðarlaug.

Iceland Ideas 6/6: Arctic Foxes In The Hornstrandir Pure Reserve

No person lives there apart from forest rangers, birds and arctic foxes. The Hornstrandir peninsula can solely be reached by boat and is the northernmost level of the Westfjords, in addition to probably the most remoted and barren level of this distant area. Past the port of Hesteyri – the place you’ll be able to sleep over on the outdated physician’s home, inbuilt 1901 – there aren’t any retailers, eating places or resorts. Solely primary tenting areas. Subsequently, the Hornstrandir Pure Reserve is unique to nature lovers who’re used to outside life and the whims of arctic climate. Some companies, equivalent to West Excursions, organise guided climbing excursions that final Four or 5 days.

Extra info: Go to Iceland.

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ALERT: Road closures, Blizzards and Avalanche Risk in the Westfjords!

Road Closures in the Westfjords! The roads between Skötufjörður and Ísafjörður (61) Brjánslækur and the waterfall Dynjandi (60) and the mountain pass between Hrafnseyri and Þingeyri (60) are CLOSED! Difficult driving conditions on other roads in the area! Highway 1 Road Closures! Highway 1 between Jökladalur and Mývatn, between Lómagnúpur (west of Skaftafell) and Höfn, 40km west of Djúpivogur,…

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Et la neige vint...

J’avais de grands projets pour cette journée où le beau temps était annoncé pour toute la journée...Las, déjà au levé du jour, de ma fenêtre, la montagne sur l’autre rive du fjord est blanche...

Je prends quand même la route pour voir, mais je n’ai pas de pneus neige... Après quelques kilomètres dans la montagne, cela se corse... Je ne glisse pas trop, donc je poursuis, à 30 km/h; avec des petites poussées à 50!!!

Une fois cette première montagne traversée, je tombe sur l’autre fjord et une vallée protégée de tout avec presque un micro climat...

Petite église de Hrafnseyri, lieu de naissance de Jón Sigurðsson (son père est pasteur), indépendantiste islandais du XIXe siècle. 

Pas très loin, une cascade... Gljúfurárfoss...

Je monte lelong de la rivère pour trouver les différentes dénivellations.

Un champignon!!!

et mes petites fifa, un peu séchées cette fois.

Un toutou... C’est l’heure du déjeuner et un 4x4 vient se garer près de la rivière avec apparemment deux types qui viennent faire des relevés hydriques... avec leur chien !

Je retourne à Dynjandi mais cette fois-ci, je ne monte pas, je suis un peu la rivière dans la lande...

ce petit mouton a eu les jetons en me voyant m’arrêter... Au loin, il y a la centrale éléctrique qui fournit tous les fjords de l’Ouest.

Ses copains sont plus relax, mais ils sont aussi plus loin... Il est temps de faire demi tour car je veux éviter la route enneigée à la tombée de la nuit.

La situation reste la même en haut, la route est praticable, moyennant une vitesse réduite...

Comme il n’est pas tout à fait tard, je fais le tour du mont Sandafell, autour de  Þingeyri .

Une journée improvisée, mais pas mal non plus.

[greipur]

Allt klárt, hljóðnemi og kransstatíf. Gleðilega hátíð #17júní #Reykjavík #17juni #JónSigurðsson #hrafnseyri (at Hólavallagarður)

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Hrafnseyri by Dj Munnskol on Flickr.

[stephencaulfield]

Back down to sea-level after coming down from the Kaldbakur mountain pass. I love how moody and mysterious the mountains look on the other side of the Arnarfjörður fjord. Hrafnseyri, Westfjords, North-West Iceland. 🇮🇸 (at Arnarfjörður) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxwlGqeBF5k/?igshid=2aobh9cakiz0

[topfygad]

Iceland tips: Iceland for the adventurous

Within the Þórsmörk valley is a bit restaurant and a really primary meals retailer, in addition to shelters, tenting areas and a 4×Four bus station for many who need a fast return to civilisation. Those that are nonetheless filled with power will discover one other 26km hike alongside the spectacular route of Fimmvörðuháls, which leaves the valley behind and heads in direction of the Mýrdallsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers, crossing a phantasmagorical subject of lava, born from the world-famous 2010 eruption. Though this final stretch is extra demanding than the earlier ones, the landscapes take the time price it from the very first slope up till the final lengthy descent, alongside which we are able to admire a complete quantity of 24 sensational waterfalls.

The legendary waterfall Skógafoss would be the end result of this unforgettable journey that may be carried out from June to September and is marked each summer time with yellow posts. Nonetheless, if the climate is dangerous or misty, you may not see a factor. That’s the reason we advocate you carry a GPS gadget that traces the route, though you must take into consideration that it could fluctuate barely from 12 months to 12 months, particularly in the case of crossing rivers.

Iceland Ideas 3/6: Trekking By means of The Canyon

Within the northern a part of the Vatnajökull Nationwide Park, just a few kilometres away from the geothermal space of Krafla and lake Mývatn, the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river flows via a powerful canyon. When it reaches the Detifoss waterfall, 100 metres extensive and 44 metres excessive, an astonishing half one million litres of meltwater thunder down each second, making a gigantic cloud of spray that the timid rays of sunshine flip into fabulous rainbows.

The spectacular waterfall with the largest quantity of stream in Europe is effectively price visiting, however as soon as right here you’ll really feel the inevitable temptation to observe the waters on foot, via the Jökulsárgljúfur gorge, strolling alongside a slim and vertiginous path that stretches between wild waterfalls and intimidating basalt partitions that appears like ghostly trolls that have been turned to stone.

Uncover Iceland and our low cost flights: 

Till reaching the exhuberant Ásbyrgi gorge, the stroll is 38km lengthy and ultimate for a two-day hike, sleeping over within the tenting space at Vesturdalur, which is within the route’s midpoint. Regardless of being a waymarked hike, it doesn’t depend with any sort of service, which means you must carry your personal meals, water and clothes. There’s a 4×Four bus that connects the beginning and ending factors with Mývatn.

Half one million litres of water thunder down the Deitfoss waterfall each second.

The gorges of Jökulsárgljúfur are a route that may be lined in two days.

Iceland Ideas 4/6: Swim In A Volcano

Askja’s inhospitable crater is no doubt the true coronary heart of the Icelandic Highlands. It’s superb to assume that this barren space was fashioned solely 140 years in the past within the wake of a dreadful pyroclastic explosion that catapulted rocks all the way in which to continental Europe and poisoned the north of the nation’s livestock with its ashes, forcing many Icelanders to to migrate to the American continent.

To achieve Askja you must observe the F88 alongside the western financial institution of the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, which overflows each every so often, partially submerging the highway. Throughout the summer time, there’s a 4×Four bus that drives you from lake Mývatn to Dreki’s shelter, passing by the attractive and simply recognisable mount Herðubreið, identified by Icelanders because the “King of the Mountains.”

In Dreki you’ll discover the start of a marked 9km one-way path that goes via a extremely photogenic volcanic space. The stroll ends on the shores of a big sapphire-coloured lake: Öskjuvatn. Some metres away lies the flooded crater of Viti. You’ll be able to take a swim in its white sulphuric waters; the temperature is often about 22ºC. For those who journey by bus, you’ll be able to go and are available again in lower than 24h, however you’ll discover tenting areas each in Dreki and within the oasis of Herðubreið in case you wish to additional discover the encompassing space.

Search for your Iceland Deal now:

Iceland Ideas 5/6: Pedal Alongside The Westfjords

Besides the nation’s desert inside, the Westfjords are probably the most remoted, solitary and inaccessible a part of Iceland. The realm’s dangerous popularity is because of its unforgiving climate, even in summer time, and nice variety of unpaved roads. This all bestows these lands with an virtually mystical aura that retains them free from overcrowding, though it’s laborious to know for the way lengthy. That’s the reason, similar to 20 years in the past the panoramic Ring Highway was a touring bicycle owner’s paradise, now it’s time for the winding roads of the tough and rugged Westfjords coast to bask within the limelight.

Biking via these latitudes ensures virtually empty roads and full contact with nature. To plan a biking route we extremely advocate you go to the state’s official roads web site Highway.is and, after all, the nationwide climate service Vedur.is.

To achieve the Westfjords, it may be a good suggestion to start out pedalling in Borgarnes, which might be reached by bus from Reykjavík. You can begin by crossing the Snaefellsness peninsula to then take a ferry from Stykkishólmsbær to Flókalundur, stopping over on the small isle of Flatey. When you’ve reached the Westfjords, the route invitations you to proceed in direction of the cliffs of Látrabjarg, Europe’s westernmost level, the place we are able to observe a colony of pleasant puffins up shut. We then maintain skirting the coast to make our method to Bíldudalur and Hrafnseyri, stopping at sizzling springs equivalent to Reykjafjarðarlaug and the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall. The trail then takes us to Ísafjördur – the area’s capital –, the seal colony at Litlibaer and the thermal peninsula of Reykjanes. The route that crosses the Westfjords ends in Staðarskáli, a service space of the Ring Highway the place you’ll be able to take the bus again to Reykjavík.

Puffins might be seen in Hornstrandir, but in addition in Látrabjarg.

Thermal pool in Reykjafjarðarlaug.

Iceland Ideas 6/6: Arctic Foxes In The Hornstrandir Pure Reserve

No person lives there apart from forest rangers, birds and arctic foxes. The Hornstrandir peninsula can solely be reached by boat and is the northernmost level of the Westfjords, in addition to probably the most remoted and barren level of this distant area. Past the port of Hesteyri – the place you’ll be able to sleep over on the outdated physician’s home, inbuilt 1901 – there aren’t any retailers, eating places or resorts. Solely primary tenting areas. Subsequently, the Hornstrandir Pure Reserve is unique to nature lovers who’re used to outside life and the whims of arctic climate. Some companies, equivalent to West Excursions, organise guided climbing excursions that final Four or 5 days.

Extra info: Go to Iceland.

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[topfygad]

Iceland tips: Iceland for the adventurous

Within the Þórsmörk valley is a bit restaurant and a really primary meals retailer, in addition to shelters, tenting areas and a 4×Four bus station for many who need a fast return to civilisation. Those that are nonetheless filled with power will discover one other 26km hike alongside the spectacular route of Fimmvörðuháls, which leaves the valley behind and heads in direction of the Mýrdallsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers, crossing a phantasmagorical subject of lava, born from the world-famous 2010 eruption. Though this final stretch is extra demanding than the earlier ones, the landscapes take the time price it from the very first slope up till the final lengthy descent, alongside which we are able to admire a complete quantity of 24 sensational waterfalls.

The legendary waterfall Skógafoss would be the end result of this unforgettable journey that may be carried out from June to September and is marked each summer time with yellow posts. Nonetheless, if the climate is dangerous or misty, you may not see a factor. That’s the reason we advocate you carry a GPS gadget that traces the route, though you must take into consideration that it could fluctuate barely from 12 months to 12 months, particularly in the case of crossing rivers.

Iceland Ideas 3/6: Trekking By means of The Canyon

Within the northern a part of the Vatnajökull Nationwide Park, just a few kilometres away from the geothermal space of Krafla and lake Mývatn, the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river flows via a powerful canyon. When it reaches the Detifoss waterfall, 100 metres extensive and 44 metres excessive, an astonishing half one million litres of meltwater thunder down each second, making a gigantic cloud of spray that the timid rays of sunshine flip into fabulous rainbows.

The spectacular waterfall with the largest quantity of stream in Europe is effectively price visiting, however as soon as right here you’ll really feel the inevitable temptation to observe the waters on foot, via the Jökulsárgljúfur gorge, strolling alongside a slim and vertiginous path that stretches between wild waterfalls and intimidating basalt partitions that appears like ghostly trolls that have been turned to stone.

Uncover Iceland and our low cost flights: 

Till reaching the exhuberant Ásbyrgi gorge, the stroll is 38km lengthy and ultimate for a two-day hike, sleeping over within the tenting space at Vesturdalur, which is within the route’s midpoint. Regardless of being a waymarked hike, it doesn’t depend with any sort of service, which means you must carry your personal meals, water and clothes. There’s a 4×Four bus that connects the beginning and ending factors with Mývatn.

Half one million litres of water thunder down the Deitfoss waterfall each second.

The gorges of Jökulsárgljúfur are a route that may be lined in two days.

Iceland Ideas 4/6: Swim In A Volcano

Askja’s inhospitable crater is no doubt the true coronary heart of the Icelandic Highlands. It’s superb to assume that this barren space was fashioned solely 140 years in the past within the wake of a dreadful pyroclastic explosion that catapulted rocks all the way in which to continental Europe and poisoned the north of the nation’s livestock with its ashes, forcing many Icelanders to to migrate to the American continent.

To achieve Askja you must observe the F88 alongside the western financial institution of the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, which overflows each every so often, partially submerging the highway. Throughout the summer time, there’s a 4×Four bus that drives you from lake Mývatn to Dreki’s shelter, passing by the attractive and simply recognisable mount Herðubreið, identified by Icelanders because the “King of the Mountains.”

In Dreki you’ll discover the start of a marked 9km one-way path that goes via a extremely photogenic volcanic space. The stroll ends on the shores of a big sapphire-coloured lake: Öskjuvatn. Some metres away lies the flooded crater of Viti. You’ll be able to take a swim in its white sulphuric waters; the temperature is often about 22ºC. For those who journey by bus, you’ll be able to go and are available again in lower than 24h, however you’ll discover tenting areas each in Dreki and within the oasis of Herðubreið in case you wish to additional discover the encompassing space.

Search for your Iceland Deal now:

Iceland Ideas 5/6: Pedal Alongside The Westfjords

Besides the nation’s desert inside, the Westfjords are probably the most remoted, solitary and inaccessible a part of Iceland. The realm’s dangerous popularity is because of its unforgiving climate, even in summer time, and nice variety of unpaved roads. This all bestows these lands with an virtually mystical aura that retains them free from overcrowding, though it’s laborious to know for the way lengthy. That’s the reason, similar to 20 years in the past the panoramic Ring Highway was a touring bicycle owner’s paradise, now it’s time for the winding roads of the tough and rugged Westfjords coast to bask within the limelight.

Biking via these latitudes ensures virtually empty roads and full contact with nature. To plan a biking route we extremely advocate you go to the state’s official roads web site Highway.is and, after all, the nationwide climate service Vedur.is.

To achieve the Westfjords, it may be a good suggestion to start out pedalling in Borgarnes, which might be reached by bus from Reykjavík. You can begin by crossing the Snaefellsness peninsula to then take a ferry from Stykkishólmsbær to Flókalundur, stopping over on the small isle of Flatey. When you’ve reached the Westfjords, the route invitations you to proceed in direction of the cliffs of Látrabjarg, Europe’s westernmost level, the place we are able to observe a colony of pleasant puffins up shut. We then maintain skirting the coast to make our method to Bíldudalur and Hrafnseyri, stopping at sizzling springs equivalent to Reykjafjarðarlaug and the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall. The trail then takes us to Ísafjördur – the area’s capital –, the seal colony at Litlibaer and the thermal peninsula of Reykjanes. The route that crosses the Westfjords ends in Staðarskáli, a service space of the Ring Highway the place you’ll be able to take the bus again to Reykjavík.

Puffins might be seen in Hornstrandir, but in addition in Látrabjarg.

Thermal pool in Reykjafjarðarlaug.

Iceland Ideas 6/6: Arctic Foxes In The Hornstrandir Pure Reserve

No person lives there apart from forest rangers, birds and arctic foxes. The Hornstrandir peninsula can solely be reached by boat and is the northernmost level of the Westfjords, in addition to probably the most remoted and barren level of this distant area. Past the port of Hesteyri – the place you’ll be able to sleep over on the outdated physician’s home, inbuilt 1901 – there aren’t any retailers, eating places or resorts. Solely primary tenting areas. Subsequently, the Hornstrandir Pure Reserve is unique to nature lovers who’re used to outside life and the whims of arctic climate. Some companies, equivalent to West Excursions, organise guided climbing excursions that final Four or 5 days.

Extra info: Go to Iceland.

source http://cheaprtravels.com/iceland-tips-iceland-for-the-adventurous-2/

[topfygad]

Iceland tips: Iceland for the adventurous

In the Þórsmörk valley is a little restaurant and a very basic food store, as well as shelters, camping areas and a 4×4 bus station for those who want a quick return to civilisation. Those who are still packed with energy will find another 26km hike along the spectacular route of Fimmvörðuháls, which leaves the valley behind and heads towards the Mýrdallsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers, crossing a phantasmagorical field of lava, born from the world-famous 2010 eruption. Although this last stretch is more demanding than the previous ones, the landscapes make the effort worth it from the very first slope up until the last long descent, along which we can admire a total amount of 24 sensational waterfalls.

The mythical waterfall Skógafoss will be the culmination of this unforgettable journey that can be done from June to September and is marked every summer with yellow posts. However, if the weather is bad or misty, you might not see a thing. That is why we recommend you carry a GPS device that traces the route, although you have to take into account that it may vary slightly from year to year, especially when it comes to crossing rivers.

Iceland Tips 3/6: Trekking Through The Canyon

In the northern part of the Vatnajökull National Park, a few kilometres away from the geothermal area of Krafla and lake Mývatn, the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river flows through an impressive canyon. When it reaches the Detifoss waterfall, 100 metres wide and 44 metres high, an astonishing half a million litres of meltwater thunder down every second, creating a gigantic cloud of spray that the timid rays of sunshine turn into fabulous rainbows.

The spectacular waterfall with the biggest volume of flow in Europe is well worth visiting, but once here you’ll feel the inevitable temptation to follow the waters on foot, through the Jökulsárgljúfur gorge, walking along a narrow and vertiginous path that stretches between wild waterfalls and intimidating basalt walls that looks like ghostly trolls that were turned to stone.

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Until reaching the exhuberant Ásbyrgi gorge, the walk is 38km long and ideal for a two-day hike, sleeping over in the camping area at Vesturdalur, which is in the route’s midpoint. Despite being a waymarked hike, it doesn’t count with any type of service, meaning you have to carry your own food, water and clothing. There’s a 4×4 bus that connects the starting and ending points with Mývatn.

Half a million litres of water thunder down the Deitfoss waterfall every second.

The gorges of Jökulsárgljúfur are a route that can be covered in two days.

Iceland Tips 4/6: Swim In A Volcano

Askja’s inhospitable crater is without a doubt the true heart of the Icelandic Highlands. It’s amazing to think that this barren area was formed only 140 years ago in the wake of a dreadful pyroclastic explosion that catapulted rocks all the way to continental Europe and poisoned the north of the country’s livestock with its ashes, forcing many Icelanders to emigrate to the American continent.

To reach Askja you have to follow the F88 along the western bank of the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, which overflows every once in a while, partially submerging the road. During the summer, there’s a 4×4 bus that drives you from lake Mývatn to Dreki’s shelter, passing by the beautiful and easily recognisable mount Herðubreið, known by Icelanders as the “King of the Mountains.”

In Dreki you’ll find the beginning of a marked 9km one-way trail that goes through a highly photogenic volcanic area. The walk ends on the shores of a gigantic sapphire-coloured lake: Öskjuvatn. Some metres away lies the flooded crater of Viti. You can take a swim in its white sulphuric waters; the temperature is usually about 22ºC. If you travel by bus, you can go and come back in less than 24h, but you’ll find camping areas both in Dreki and in the oasis of Herðubreið in case you want to further explore the surrounding area.

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Iceland Tips 5/6: Pedal Along The Westfjords

Except the country’s desert interior, the Westfjords are the most isolated, solitary and inaccessible part of Iceland. The area’s bad reputation is due to its unforgiving weather, even in summer, and great number of unpaved roads. This all bestows these lands with an almost mystical aura that keeps them free from overcrowding, although it’s hard to know for how long. That is why, just like two decades ago the panoramic Ring Road was a touring cyclist’s paradise, now it’s time for the winding roads of the rough and rugged Westfjords coast to bask in the limelight.

Cycling through these latitudes guarantees almost empty roads and full contact with nature. To plan a cycling route we highly recommend you visit the state’s official roads website Road.is and, of course, the national weather service Vedur.is.

To reach the Westfjords, it can be a good idea to start pedalling in Borgarnes, which can be reached by bus from Reykjavík. You can start by crossing the Snaefellsness peninsula to then take a ferry from Stykkishólmsbær to Flókalundur, stopping over on the small isle of Flatey. Once you’ve reached the Westfjords, the route invites you to continue towards the cliffs of Látrabjarg, Europe’s westernmost point, where we can observe a colony of friendly puffins up close. We then keep skirting the coast to make our way to Bíldudalur and Hrafnseyri, stopping at hot springs such as Reykjafjarðarlaug and the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall. The path then takes us to Ísafjördur – the region’s capital –, the seal colony at Litlibaer and the thermal peninsula of Reykjanes. The route that crosses the Westfjords ends in Staðarskáli, a service area of the Ring Road where you can take the bus back to Reykjavík.

Puffins can be seen in Hornstrandir, but also in Látrabjarg.

Thermal pool in Reykjafjarðarlaug.

Iceland Tips 6/6: Arctic Foxes In The Hornstrandir Natural Reserve

Nobody lives there except for forest rangers, birds and arctic foxes. The Hornstrandir peninsula can only be reached by boat and is the northernmost point of the Westfjords, as well as the most isolated and barren point of this remote region. Beyond the port of Hesteyri – where you can sleep over at the old doctor’s house, built in 1901 – there are no shops, restaurants or hotels. Only basic camping areas. Therefore, the Hornstrandir Natural Reserve is exclusive to nature lovers who are used to outdoor life and the whims of arctic weather. Some agencies, such as West Tours, organise guided hiking tours that last 4 or 5 days.

More information: Visit Iceland.

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