Iceland offers a world of hiking opportunities like no other place on
earth. The famous 55km Laugavegur Trek takes you past glaciers,
volcanoes, steaming fumaroles and hot springs all set in a landscape of
yellow rhyolite and black ash. This new guide gives you plenty of other
options from hiking in the shadow of the largest ice-cap in Europe at
Skaftafell to easier day hikes around the vibrant capital city of
Reykjavik.41 detailed walking maps in the classic Trailblazer style -
showing route times, gradients, where to stay Detailed Reykjavik city
guide - and maps Itineraries for all walkers on 11 specially selected
hikes - from day hikes around Reykjavik to more challenging 6-day treks
including the 55km Laugavegur Trek Practical information for all
budgets - where to stay (campsites, hostels and huts, B&Bs, lodges and
hotels), where to eat, what to see Comprehensive background
information - geology and vulcanology, flora and fauna, history, people
Full public transport information - for all access points