Thorsmork is a highland valley in south Iceland, set between three glaciers and known for its hiking. It has marked day walks and long trails.
Hiking in Thorsmork
Thorsmork is a highland valley in south Iceland, set between three glaciers and known for its hiking, as described at Thorsmork valley. It has birch woodland, ridges, and river valleys, sheltered by the glaciers around it.
Day walks and long trails
Short marked day walks fan out from the huts, including climbs up ridges such as Valahnukur for views over the valley. The trails range from easy valley walks to steeper routes. Thorsmork is one end of the Laugavegur trail, which runs from Landmannalaugar. The Fimmvorduhals trek trail crosses the pass from Thorsmork to Skogar on the south coast.
Planning a hike and highland tours
Thorsmork is reached in summer by highland bus or on a guided trip, because the road crosses the dangerous Krossa river. A Þórsmörk group day tour is one way to leave that crossing to a high-clearance vehicle and driver. The weather can change fast, so warm, waterproof layers are needed and conditions should be checked on safetravel.is. River crossings on the trails should be treated with care. You can compare highland tours to see the current options.
Look at the roads first
Use Iceland road conditions alongside this guide to Thorsmork Hikes: Trails in Iceland's Highland Valley, particularly when weather may affect access.
