Hiking 16 miles in Fimmvörðuháls Iceland

Easily the most epic 52,963 steps of my life.

In a single day, we encountered ice caves, lava fields, roaring waterfalls, glaciers, sheer cliffs, mesas, and lush valleys.

This is the legendary Fimmvörðuháls Trail. Located between two glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull in southern Iceland. We started in Skógar and finished in Básar, Þórsmörk. During the warmer months, there are two mountain huts along the route if you want to turn this into an unforgettable overnight trek.

Be warned: some sections are extremely steep, with exposed climbs that honestly reminded us of Angels Landing in Zion. The weather can change in minutes, so come prepared — layers, rain gear, and HIKING POLES are essential. Rescheduling if weather gets rough is recommended. After finishing, to get back to our car, we booked an offroading bus that you need to cross the rivers.

If Iceland is on your bucket list, this hike should be at the very top.

Chapters
0:00 Drone Intro
0:45 Starting the Hike
1:32 Skogafoss
2:36 Waterfalls
4:40 Hut
5:11 Ice Cave
5:52 Snow and Lava Fields
6:42 Epic Views
7:27 Finishing the Hike
7:46 Post Credit Scene
7:58 Offroading Bus