Grænihryggur hike with Midgard Adventure
Join us on one of Iceland’s most popular hikes. The group will meet at Midgard Base Camp in the morning. After a short briefing with the guides, the group is driven to Landmannalaugar where the Grænihryggur hike starts.
Grænihryggur Hike or Green Ridge is located in Fjallabak nature reserve. The area is characterized by volcanic landscapes, rhyolite mountains and raw wilderness. The green ridge is a natural phenomenon, famous for its intense emerald green color and unique shape. The hike to it is through pristine landscape with a few glacier river crossings.
After the rewarding hike the group can take a dip at the natural hot spring at Landmannalaugar. Followed by a hamburger barbecue and cold beer/soda. The group is then driven back to Midgard Base Camp where you can relax tired muscles in the rooftop hot tub and then continue celebrating at the bar. When ready you enjoy a good night’s sleep at Midgard Base Camp.
Hike info: distance: 18-20 km; elevation 800m; hike 9-12hrs; total trip 11-14hrs.
What’s included?
- Guided hike with professional Midgard guides
- Transfer from Midgard Base Camp to Landmannalaugar
- Hamburger and & beer/soda after the hike
- Transfer from Landmannalaugar to Midgard Base Camp
- Accommodation for one night in a bunk bed at Midgard Base Camp
- Breakfast
- Briefing with your guide before the hike
- Access to rooftop hot tub and sauna at Midgard Base Camp
Price: 55.800 ISK per person
Would you rather like to stay in a private double room? Click here.
Dates 2024
August 17th-18th.
Please note that there is a minimum of 8 participants for this trip.
For whom is this trip?
This hike is for anyone who wants to experience Grænihryggur and its beautiful surroundings in Fjallabak nature reserve. We will make sure that the pace suits all levels, beginners and more experienced hikers.
Please note: This is a demanding and long hike (18-20 km in total). You need to be fit enough to hike for 9-12 hours and the stamina to hike up mountains. You will cross glacier rivers, the path is uneven at times and the route takes you uphill and downhill.
The minimum age for this tour is 13 years old.
Accommodation at our very own Midgard Base Camp
We have created the ideal base for your adventure in Iceland and welcome you to our second home, Midgard Base Camp. We offer a mix of dorms and private rooms. We have aimed at creating a family feeling where you can enjoy the rooftop sauna, hot tub, our restaurant and the bar. We have amazing chefs at our restaurant that will make sure you get to taste delicious locally sourced produce. We cater for all diets, vegetarian and vegan as well as meat and fish eaters.
Our dorms have uniquely designed bunk beds with privacy curtains, bedside lights, electrical charging sockets and blackout blinds. One lockable drawer per each bunk bed. Toilets and shower facilities are shared. You will have access to our rooftop hot tub and sauna. Free wi-fi in all rooms and all communal areas. Access to a drying cabinet.
Do you prefer a private double room? Click here.
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BOOK TODAY AND EXPERIENCE THE GRÆNIHRYGGUR HIKE WITH MIDGARD!
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CONTACT US!
Do you have a question? Contact us here or send us an email to adventure@midgard.is. You can also call us on +354 578 3370.
