Laugavegur GPX, Stages & Public Transport Guide
Start → Landmannalaugar · 54 km · 2 transit-optimized stages
54km
Total Distance
2
Stages
1,405m
Total Ascent
1
Transit Stops
Plan Laugavegur
Laugavegur covers 54 km with 1,405 m of ascent from Start to Landmannalaugar. Use the full-route GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- Jun-Sep
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 2 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- 1 of 2 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 2 days hiking / 1 day trail running / 2 days fastpacking
🚌 Why transit-optimized?
We split Laugavegur into 2 stages. 1 of them start or end at a transit stop — look for the 🚌 icon in the stage directory below.
Full Trail Map
Stage Directory
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start → Km 20 | 20 km | +646m | 5h 41m | — |
| 2 | Km 20 → Landmannalaugar | 33.5 km | +759m | 9h 22m | 🚌 |
| Total | 53.5 km | +1,405m | 15h 04m |
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 2 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route.
| Km | Stop | Distance to Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 🚌 Landmannalaugar | 169m |
The Laugavegur is a 54 km long-distance hiking trail in Iceland. This car-free guide breaks it into 2 transit-optimized stages, each starting and ending at a public transport stop.
Ready to hike Laugavegur?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Every stage has transit connections listed.
🗂️ Open data source: Laugavegur on OpenStreetMap (relation 1225037). Transit stops from OSM.