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Duration
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12 hours
Difficulty
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Challenging
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Meeting point
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Description

Fimmvörðuháls day hike from Midgard Base Camp is made for travellers who want to experience Iceland on foot. A guided hike gives you more time with the landscape, more local insight and a stronger sense of place than a quick photo stop.

The guide handles the route and timing, so you can focus on the experience instead of planning every detail. Bring suitable clothing, check your confirmation and be ready for changing Icelandic weather.

Choose Fimmvörðuháls day hike from Midgard Base Camp if you want a well-organised tour that adds something memorable to your Iceland trip without making the day feel complicated.

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What is included

  • Professional guided Fimmvörðuháls day hike
  • Pick-up and drop-off in the Hvolsvöllur area (and other locations on request, if available)
  • Evening light BBQ at Midgard Base Camp after the hike

What do I need to bring

  • Hiking boots with good ankle support
  • Warm layers (base layer + fleece + waterproof/windproof shell)
  • Hat and gloves
  • Small backpack with water and snacks
  • Optional: packed lunch (or add a lunchbox during booking if available)
  • Optional: trekking poles

Good to know

  • This is a challenging full-day hike with long distance and elevation gain (around 24 km total).
  • Typical hiking time is about 9–12 hours, depending on conditions and group pace.
  • Minimum age: 13 years.
  • Season is typically June–September.
  • A minimum number of participants may be required for departure.
  • Food during the hike is not included by default; you can bring your own or add a lunchbox during booking when available.
  • Please arrive early and be ready for an early start (exact times vary by date).
Meeting point: Midgard Base Camp, Dufþaksbraut 14, Hvolsvöllur
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Highlights

  • One of Iceland’s most famous hiking trails: Fimmvörðuháls
  • Waterfall-lined route and highland ridge views
  • Walk through volcanic landscapes and eruption craters
  • Guided hike for safety, pacing and local insight
  • Evening light BBQ at Midgard Base Camp after the hike

Fimmvörðuháls day hike from Midgard Base Camp – Frequently Asked Questions

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