Fimmvörðuháls Pass

FYI

Starts at the top of Skogafoss– No permit needed
High elevation- cold and chance of snow — CLOSED WINTER
Point to Point – Have to take bus the way back- summer only
- Bus info at bottom of page

Start early= Skogafoss all to yourself then climb the stairs to the right
Easy path along Skógá River, past 25+ waterfalls called “Waterfall Way”
Leads to foot bridge to cross over river
5km through gravel/rocky landscape- pretty boring
Baldvinsskali hut
- Has bathrooms but no running water
- Can stay overnight here (only fits 20 people) Info here
Hike across snow fields- slippery and icy through Volcanic ash fields
Hard part- strenuous uphill through volcanic soil
Fimmvörðuháls Pass: the highest point of trail- mostly downhill from here
- Optional Modi Crater: left towards red peak- 10min to top for scenic views
- Detour west to Fimmvörðuháls Hut for accommodation if doing 2 day hike
Hike down old lava field between 2 Glaciers
Thorsmork Valley- great views as your decend- follow the chains!
- There’s one part that’s hard/sketchy, real step & need chains
FINISH at Básar in Thórsmörk.
- Can stay the night in Basar Huts in Thorsmork: info here
- Bus back

Way THERE: Hvolsvöllur–> Skogafoss –Book bus to Skogafoss here– Gmaps
- Park car at Hvolsvöllur N1 gas station and take bus to Skogar/Skogafoss
Way BACK: Thórsmörk –> Hvolsvöllur N1 Book bus back here
- Thórsmörk aka Þórsmörk
- Last bus at 8pm- theres three different stops in Thórsmörk so double check