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1 day trek / walk

Carmarthen, United...
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1 day trek / walk

hi,

My wife and I are coming to Iceland in September, and i' looking for recommendations on a 1 day walking route that would take in some great scenery, and get us back home in time for dinner :)

My question is really around doing the walk ourselves or with a guide - we're not seasoned walkers, but are both quite fit, doing a lot of running. Slightly concerned about any requirement for use of maps / compass / getting lost in the cold.

Any recommendations for tour groups would be good too

Not sure whether she'd enjoy the ATV trips, though i know i would

Any help appreciated.

Takk

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Cologne, Germany
18,849 posts
104 helpful votes
1. Re: 1 day trek / walk

Where would be home? In Hvolsvöllur?

There are wonderful hiking trails in Þórsmörk or Landmannalaugar, but you would either have to take the Highland bus in and out that day or book a space at the huts or tent camp.

So it really depends where you are starting from and where you want to end, apart from the level of difficulty you are looking for. Not all trails in Iceland are well marked, so a gps with the track might come in handy.

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Iceland
844 posts
33 helpful votes
3. Re: 1 day trek / walk

Plan B is not realistic unless you hire a chopper. What kind of transportation will you have?

New York City, New...
85 posts
4. Re: 1 day trek / walk

We have a car, hopefully it is 4X4.....

Thank you!!

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