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Colour frame:
We are walking at end of August.
A very wet day awaits us. |
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Gorgeous:
The glacial river Fremri-Emstruá cuts its way along a narrow canyon.
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Easy crossing:
A solid bridge makes a safe way to other side. |
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Secured:
Reascent on the other side is done without problems. |
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Duck your head:
Gale and rain are our companions all the day We are heading South but
it's not really warm.
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Foggy:
Bizarre mountain ridges can be spotted under low clouds. |
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Nature Maze:
The very well signposted path winds its way through volcanic landscape. |
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Trial of courage:
The river Pröngá awaits the walker with the most demanding crossing of
the whole route. Normally it's knee deep but always has very strong
currents. After rain or thaw the level can be much higher.
Advice:
Do not cross on your own. Go in a group beside each other and hold
around your neighbour's shoulder. Face downstream. Open your rucksack
straps. Do not look down to the floods. Do not go barefoot.
The wider the river, the more shallow it is.
In bends the outer side is much deeper and current stronger.
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Lush green:
Ţórsmörk is Iceland's most popular place for weekend trips. Nowhere can
be found more woodland than here. The mild local climate enables the
development of ample birch woods. |
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Langidalur:
The F.Í. hut sleeps 75, has a big lounge and two kitchens. A campground
is behind the house.
Langidalur is best situated for walkers who want to continue to Skógar
the following morning.
Húsaladur consists of 3 huts and further chalets, operated by the
bus company Reykjavik Excursions. It is more convenient for the bus
connection and boasts by a café and a shop. |
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Always busy:
The big hut at Langidalur on the river Krossá is visited by groups of
school classes frequently.
The hut's name is
"Skagfjörđsskáli". |
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Information board:
The area of
Ţórsmörk
has a lot of nature attractions waiting for the walker. You won't find
any boring moments in a week of walking.
following page:
5. Ţórsmörk -
Skógar |