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The Þórsmörk lies between Eyjafallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull im southwest of Iceland.
background
The Forest of the god of thunder Thor is a nature reserve, is nestled between glaciers and is therefore climatically favored. There are, by Icelandic standards, large birch trees and meadows with blooming flowers. On the southern side of the Krossá valley, it is wildly rugged Goðaland (Land of the Gods). The walls of the gorges are covered with moss, grass and fern. The Krossá separates these two areas, but it can be crossed with a footbridge.
Hundreds of young people celebrate summer here on the first weekend in July.
preparation
Groceries should be obtained beforehand as there is only one small kiosk in Húsadalur.
getting there
In the street
The gravel road F 261 branches off from the R 1 at Hvolsvöllur. There are some deep fords to overcome, so an all-terrain vehicle is essential.
By bus
The Highland bus drives from Reykjavík to Húsadalur.
accommodation
- In Húsadalur there are several Accommodations.
- 2 Básar hut
- Tent sites are located in Húsadalur, by the huts and in the area.
hike
Day tours
- Markarfljótsgljúfur canyon with interesting caves
- 1 Summit of Valahnjúkur From the Skagfjordsskali hut as a circular route. There is a beautiful view of the Krossá valley. Duration approx. 2 hours.
- Stakkholtsgjá gorge with steep, mossy walls and a very nice waterfall. Approx. 2 hours from the Skagfjordsskali or Básar hut.
- Tungnakvíslarjökull - A tongue of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. About 5 hours from the Básar hut.
Multi-day tours
security
see article Hiking in Iceland
literature
- Iceland - The Southern Highlands - The most beautiful hikes between Landmannalaugar and Skógar, Uwe Grunewald, ISBN 978-3-981-52540-3 (Trekking and day tours, 99 pages, printed on waterproof paper, over 200 waypoints for GPS and map details 1: 50,000)
