🥾 Hiking the Laugavegur Trail | Full Guide + Best Photography Spots

In this video, I hike the full length of Iceland’s legendary Laugavegur Trail, one of the most beautiful and varied treks in the world. I take you step-by-step through the trail — from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk — covering how to get there, what to expect, and where to find the best photography locations along the way.

Expect geothermal valleys, colorful rhyolite mountains, black deserts, and wild rivers — all captured through a slow, cinematic lens.

📍 What you'll find in this video:
✔️ Complete trail overview: route, huts, campsites, distances
✔️ Logistics: how to get to the trailhead, transport options, gear
✔️ The best views, hidden spots, and must-photograph moments
✔️ Film + digital photography tips for Iceland's changing light
✔️ Reflections from the trail & recommendations for future hikers

Whether you're planning to hike it, revisit it, or just dream of Icelandic landscapes, this guide is built to inspire and inform.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Trail Overview
01:23 Getting to Landmannalaugar
01:44 Pitching the tent for the first time
02:05 The hiking begins
04:35 First night
06:15 The best view on the trail
08:15 Second night and great place for photos
12:32 Third night
14:20 Arriving in Þórsmörk


Check out the previous episode in the series here:
   • 🌋 Hiking the Fimmvörðuháls Trail to Þórsmö...  

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