Trail 7

Úlfljótsvatn - Hveragerði

Difficulty level = 2
Distance = 16,5 km

A fairly easy hike but the long distance calls for endurance.

The view from this trail to Þingvellir and the southland is incredible. The trail starts at the information post at Úlfljótsvatn in thick brush and tall grass (a fly-net can be a useful accessory) and gradually ascends towards "Álútur", the highest point, which is an ideal spot for enjoying the view and taking a lunchbreak. A steep, downhill treck from Álútur to Grændalur. Hiking the valley can be risky as this is a powerful geothermal area with newly formed hot-springs. The trail splits at the Dalasel hut, one to Ölkelduháls (trail 3) and one down Rjúpnabrekkur, to Hveragerði (trail 5). 

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