By Tony

I’d be planning todays hike for a while and was looking forward to it. The aim was to walk up next to a river, following the hike known as Fimmvorduhals Trailhead

After quite a basic breakfast we headed off, and it was lovely not to have to drive anywhere as the start of the trail is right next to the hotel. The starting point is actually Skógafoss Waterfall, which is pretty spectacular.

Following some great photo opportunities we headed up the steps, 426 in total the kids tell me, next to the waterfall. Photos from the top were taken and the we headed onto the trail itself. It’s around 15 miles total, but point to point so you need to get a bus back, or walk back again. Neither of which was going to happen so we planned on around 3 or 4 each way

Following the trail was spectacular, waterfall after waterfall, amazing scenery and canyons all the way!

Some of the hiking was a bit tricky, having to climb over ice sheets, through waterfalls and across rivers; however, this was great fun with the kids.

After around 2.5 hours, we climbed out final peak, had some packed lunch and then headed back. Li recorded 15Km by the end, which we discussed over a beer on the bar terrace. Dinner was again in the hotel restaurant, it’s not a patch on the last hotel; however, reasonably decent food, and a view that’s amazing.