This guidebook to walking routes in Iceland offers 49 day walks and 10 multi-stage treks including the classic Laugavegur Trail. The total of 100 days of routes described cater for most abilities, from waymarked walks to challenging glacier crossings. Information on public transport, accommodation, facilities and budget travel tips also included. Cicerone says: A guidebook to 49 day walks and 10 multi-day treks in Iceland. From short, waymarked walks to challenging glacier crossings, there is something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience.The day walks range in length from 5 to 35km (322 miles) and can be enjoyed in 210 hours. The multi-day treks vary in length from 34 to 143km (2189 miles), take between 2 and 9 days to complete, and include the classic Laugavegur Trail and Hvannadalshnkur, Iceland’s highest mountain.Sketch maps included for each walkDetailed information on public transport, accommodation and facilitiesAdvice on planning and preparationHighlights include Vatnajkull National ParkOur VerdictFor nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.If you’re a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require.- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor GearFeaturesSeasons: summer season – highland roads don’t open until mid-June and many tourist services close at the end of August; low-lying coastal areas, particularly in the south-west, can be walked from spring to autumn; winter effectively closes the vast bulk of routes to ordinary walkersCentres: Most towns and villages are not well-placed for walking; essential to travel from place to place, and even far into the interior, to enjoy some of the most scenic and interesting trailsDifficulty: from short and easy routes to tough and steep, over anything from easy to rugged terrain, as well as long-distance routes; no special equipment needed for the easy routes; full backpacking equipment needed for long-distance trails; ropes, ice axe, crampons and experience essential on most glacier walksMust See: amazing volcanic and glacial landscapes; geothermal areas; the coastline and off-islands and the remote interior; Iceland’s highest mountain – HvannadalshnkurSpecificationsEdition: SecondNumber of pages: 352Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.9cmWeighs 390gContentsIntroduction Location Geology and landscape Wildlife National parks Getting to Iceland Getting around Iceland When to go Accommodation Food and drink Money Communications Language Tourist information offices What to take Health and safety River crossings Emergencies Footpaths, waymarking and access Maps Using this guide1 Reykjavk, Reykjanes and HengillWalk 1 Reykjavk and SeltjarnarnesWalk 2 verfellshorn from EsjustofaWalk 3 Keflavk to GrindavkWalk 4 Grindavk to VogarWalk 5 Grindavk and PrestastgurWalk 6 Krsuvk and KrsuvkurbjargWalk 7 Seltn and KleifarvatnWalk 8 Seltn and DjpavatnWalk 9 ingvellir and SkgarkotWalk 10 Hverageri and ReykjadalurWalk 11 lfusvatn and lkelduhlsWalk 12 Hellisheii to HverageriWalk 13 Nesjavellir and VruskeggiTrek 1 The ReykjavegurStage 1 Nesjavellir to MlaselStage 2 Mlasel to BlfjallaskliStage 3 Blfjallaskli to KaldrselStage 4 Kaldrsel to DjpavatnStage 5 Djpavatn to BratthlsStage 6 Bratthls to orbjrnStage 7

This guidebook to walking routes in Iceland offers 49 day walks and 10 multi-stage treks including the classic Laugavegur Trail. The total of 100 days of routes described cater for most abilities, from waymarked walks to