Glymur Waterfall Hike: Iceland's Second-Highest Falls
Guide to hiking to Glymur waterfall in Iceland — the 198m cascade in Hvalfjörður, the cave route, rope crossing, and what to expect on the trail.
Hiking & Trekking
From the 55km Laugavegur Trail through rhyolite highlands to the dramatic Fimmvörðuháls pass and the hidden valley of Þórsmörk — Iceland's trekking routes are among the most spectacular on Earth.
Guide to hiking to Glymur waterfall in Iceland — the 198m cascade in Hvalfjörður, the cave route, rope crossing, and what to expect on the trail.
Best hikes in Þórsmörk — Valahnúkur viewpoint, Tindfjöll circuit, Goðaland ridge, and how to reach this glacier-surrounded valley.
Best day hikes from Landmannalaugar — Brennisteinsalda loop, Bláhnúkur, Frostastaðavatn crater lake, and the Ljótipollur explosion crater.
Complete guide to the Fimmvörðuháls trail — 25km from Þórsmörk to Skógafoss, passing Eyjafjallajökull eruption craters and Iceland's waterfall coast.
Complete guide to the Laugavegur trail — 55km from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, hut booking, gear list, best time to hike, and what to expect.
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