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Þórsmörk - Great variety of natural features - South East Iceland

Region: South East

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The road to Þórsmörk is for four wheel drive only and only for experienced drivers. There are rivers on the ways that need to be crossed.

Please check www.road.is and www.drive.is before you go.

Busses are leaving from Reykjavík to Þórsmörk.

About: (Description)
Þórsmörk, the region west of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier between the rivers Krossá and Markarfljót. Famous for having a great variety of natural features and good weather, and therefore a very popular place for outings. Protected since 1921, in the care of the Forestry Service. Cabins in the valleys Langidalur and Húsadalur. Campsites in Langidalur, the Össugil canyon in Húsadalur and the canyon Slyppugil. Valahnúkur, (458 m) is a perfect viewpoint. Skagfjörðsskáli is located by the roots of Langidalur in Þórsmörk not far from Krossá river. The lodge has two floors and it accommodates up to 75 people (in bunkers with mattresses). There are several beautiful hiking routes from Skagfjörðsskáli. Most people end their “Laugarvegur” hike in Langidalur. Landgræsla ríkisins, the Soil Conservation Service of Iceland has restored vegetation on barren land in Þórsmörk.

source Iceland Road Atlas

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