Would you dare to drive here? 😬🚙💨 I sure wouldn't! 😅

Thorsmork (Þórsmörk) is one of Iceland's popular destinations in the highlands 🏔️ It might very well be my favorite place to go hiking in Iceland! 🇮🇸

It is also the start/end point of the famous Laugavegur hiking trail through the Icelandic highlands 🥾 (I plan to entertain more about this hike in a separate video, but for now, I find it sufficient to say that it's an amazing multi-day hike!)

In English, Thorsmork is often referred to as the "Valley of Thor" ⚡ How cool is that!? (Even though that's not exactly what the name translates directly to, but never mind that for now).

One of the most incredible things about Thorsmork is, of course, the scenery! 🤩 The area is surrounded by glaciers, and ice-cold glacial rivers run through the breathtaking valleys. The valleys are lush, green, and filled with low birch trees, which stand in fantastic contrast to the dramatic mountain peaks and ash-black sands from volcanic eruptions throughout the time 🌋

I could go on and on about how incredible this place in Iceland is! If you're a hiker, put it on your bucket list, you won't regret it! 🏕️

However, to get to Thorsmork, you have to cross several rivers. How many and how big they are depends on which base camp you're headed for. I can highly recommend you take the highland bus and leave the driving to experienced locals! That's what I do! 😉

Busses usually depart daily during the summer from Reykjavik and Hella and the South Coast of Iceland. Be aware that the season for visiting Thorsmork is limited due to the rough weather conditions of the Icelandic highlands. Usually, the roads are open from sometime in June until mid-September
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