We tried to reach Landmannalaugavegur but the road was closed. As far as we read online it was only supposed to open on the 15th of June (road F208) and we were there on the 12th. A real pity.
Going back to our next stop we got a bit distracted on the way and stooped from some pictures :)
Fjadrargljufur Canyon
The canyon is 100 m tall and 2 km long, so you can have a very nice little walk once you get there.
The mossy floor with trails that seemingly lead into an abyss, and the blue waters with the occasional waterfall make you feel like you are surrounded by fairies and trolls (and ask any Icelander, you just may be!). (Source)
It's a very relaxing walk with wonderful view and for sure worth taking the time to look around.
Skaftafell National Park
but before everything else it's lunch time, so why not take a break and grab something to eat.
with energy level back up, it's time for some tracking :).
We decided to mix and match a bit the hiking routes available so we followed S2-S3 to Svartifoss
The waterfall is surrounded by dark lava columns, which gave rise to its name - svarti (black) foss (fall). The design of the Hallgrimskirkja church in Reykjavik was inspired by these rock columns.
Going a bit back, you will need to take left following S5-S6 road to reach the Skaftafellsjokull glacier
the first part is very easy just regular walking no skills or special training needed and you'll end up seeing this:
It's really impressive to see how the ice is actually melting. It's quite easy to picture that all the water down there was actually par of the glacier at some point.
with some zoom on it
and once you can take your eyes away you can follow the red S5-S6 back to the tourist center. I don't know why it is red, it's an easy road maybe just long, but no real challenge.
Jokulsarlon
means "glacial river lagoon" and it is situated at the head of the Breidamerkurjokull glacier, it developed into a lake after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The lake has grown since then at varying rates because of melting of the glaciers. It is now 1.5 kilometers (0.93 mi) away from the ocean's edge and covers an area of about 18 km2 (6.9 sq mi). It recently became the deepest lake in Iceland, at over 248 meters (814 ft), as glacial retreat extended its boundaries. The size of the lake has increased fourfold since the 1970s. It is considered as one of the natural wonders of Iceland. (Source)
We did not book the trip with the boats as we had very limited time and also it was a bit expensive, but we could get a nice view also from the shore. watch out: it is cold!
Accommodation Hofn
Guesthouse Hvammur
Ranarslod 2 780 Hofn Iceland +354 478 1503 The place, not the best, but you don't really have to much options
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