Landmannalaugar is a highland hiking base with a hot spring that needs a 4x4 on rugged F-roads; the Icelandic Touring Association lists three routes, F26/F208 from the north, F225 from the west and F208 from the south, the last the most challenging with several river crossings (fi.is, read 7 November 2026). Regular buses run from Reykjavík, Selfoss, Hella and Leirubakki in summer. This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no cost to you.
Highlights
The area
A hut, a natural geothermal hot spring and a set of marked hikes.
Laugahraun lava field circle
4.8 km, about 1.5 to 2 hours; the Brennisteinsalda extension adds 3.4 km.
Bláhnúkur
A challenging hike of about 4 hours.
Ljótipollur
13 km, about 4 to 6 hours.
Skallahringur
A 15.5 km loop, about 6 to 8 hours.
The hot spring
A natural hot spring for relaxing after hiking.
Practical info
Tips
- Routes by road: F26/F208 from the north (Sigölduleið) is the easiest; F225 from the west (Landmannaleið); F208 from the south (Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri) has multiple river crossings. You can park at P1 and cross a pedestrian bridge to avoid a river crossing; a service fee applies, and reservations are required from 9:00 to 16:00 from 20 June to 13 September. Bus service starts on 12 June; the hut offers accommodation in summer. Without a suitable vehicle, a guided day tour is the alternative: Iceland highlands tours. To understand which cars may use these roads read Iceland F-roads and Iceland 4x4 rental. The Discover Cars link in the box leads to the Iceland page. For guided walks, see Iceland hiking tours.
How to get there
By a 4x4 on F26/F208, F225 or the southern F208, or by regular bus from Reykjavík, Selfoss, Hella or Leirubakki. The source gives no distance from Reykjavík.
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