Hvanngil Hut

Starting from alftavatn to the point where we want to leave the main hike.
A group of elderly hikers is in front of us and we try to pass them to walk our own pace and enjoy the nature on our own.

We are walking through a dreamy landcape of woolgrass and little streams. Beautiful it is!

At the point where we left the main path its getting lonley! We are comletely on our own, no one in sight. After we crossed the first ridge we enter a huge swampland. Our neoprene socks where bought for this occasion to prevent wet shoes and prevent getting in touch with the cold water barefeet.

The main problem is: There are streams each 5-10meter. We tried to not put on the socks all the time but the water is so cold it hurts too much. So we decided to walk in the neoprene socks till the swamp is passed.

That results in some pain in my feet :(

Shortly after we passed the swamps we enter a desert out of black sand, at the horizon the huge glacier is visible. what a unreal scene.

We decide to stop quite soon and put up the tent because rain will start soonRead more