Day 3: ÁLFTAVATN LAKE-EMSTRUR
We start the day with another refreshing stream crossing as we make our way past the green volcano Stórasúla and into the black desert of Mælifellssandur. On our way we will see Hattafell, a volcano with a strange flat top. We walk through this black glacial desert and into Emstrur where there is a chance to enjoy the view on Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers. Just before reaching the campsite in Botnar we turn of the path to look at Markarfljótsgljúfur, almost 200m deep canyons carved out by the glacial river Markarfljót. The hut in Botnar is in a little green oasis, a welcome sight after walking through the black sands. (B, L, r, D)
Distance: 15km (9.5 mi) Walking time: 6-7 hrs Descent: 40 m (130 ')
The unforgettable thing about this day was crossing the ice cold river.
The water was unbearably cold.
Since the stream was strong too, we had to hold hands together with 3-4 fellow hikers.
We start the day with another refreshing stream crossing as we make our way past the green volcano Stórasúla and into the black desert of Mælifellssandur. On our way we will see Hattafell, a volcano with a strange flat top. We walk through this black glacial desert and into Emstrur where there is a chance to enjoy the view on Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers. Just before reaching the campsite in Botnar we turn of the path to look at Markarfljótsgljúfur, almost 200m deep canyons carved out by the glacial river Markarfljót. The hut in Botnar is in a little green oasis, a welcome sight after walking through the black sands. (B, L, r, D)
Distance: 15km (9.5 mi) Walking time: 6-7 hrs Descent: 40 m (130 ')
The unforgettable thing about this day was crossing the ice cold river.
The water was unbearably cold.
Since the stream was strong too, we had to hold hands together with 3-4 fellow hikers.
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| Bergus felt cold :) |
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| lunch break |
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| this girl was traveling alone |
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| Emstrur hut was in the far |
