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Wet start:
Shortly after leaving the hut your first wade is to be done. The stream
which leaves Lake Álftavatn is only one foot deep and helps to wake up. |
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Waterfall:
Just a few yards on the crossed stream holds a lot more water. |
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Hvanngil:
2 huts of the hiking club offer accommodation. It's a reliable
alternative in case Àlftavatn is already fully booked. The campground
is green and protected against the wind. |
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Well signposted:
You won't get lost in Hvanngil. |
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Magic:
The landscape seems to be created for fantasy stories.
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Caution:
Jeep drivers get final instructions before crossing the river. |
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Refreshing:
It's only knee deep but the strong current pulls at your calves. And
it's very cold! |
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Black desert:
Signposts lead the walkers safely through the plain. |
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Torrential:
Walkers appreciate using the bridge. Otherwise the glacial river
Innri-Emstruá would be a main obstacle. |
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Grey and cold:
The water smells of sulfur. It's an adventure for all of your senses. |
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Finish of the day:
Not far yet: Just behind the mountain Botnar our hut is placed. |
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Dominant:
Viewing the Northern flanks of Botnar, as seen at an afternoon stroll
to Stóra-Mófell. |
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Canyon:
A must to see: The gorge of Markarfljótsgljúfur is only a short
walk from the hut. |
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Deep sight:
The georg is up to 180m
deep. |
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History of earth:
Geologists will be thrilled but also the layperson is amazed. |
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Green oasis:
Sheltered and almost idyllic the hut of Emstrur is situated. |
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Waiting:
Outside the gale is storming, we are not allowed to walk on!
Everybody is waiting for the next forecast. Then we can go on - but
only joined to groups.
following page:
4. Emstrur -
Þórsmörk |