>>937943Ok, it started all with this guy here:
http://www.isafold.de/Run him trough google translate, the info is fucking gold! Especially the trekking routes!
then
http://www.nat.is/fjallaskalareng/accommodations_in_highland_Kort.htmhttp://safetravel.is/http://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/bus_stop_the_real_icelandic_old.htmhttps://ja.is/kort/?type=mapI first walked the Laugavegurin form Thorsmörk to Landmannalauger, which is pretty touristic (lots of daywalkers) but then the scenery and geology is off this earth.
Then I went for the central highland and the desert of Sprengisandur. I went for the hot springs and huts when I had time. Water is no problem, you'll find a creek or a spring even in the middle of the desert. If you go solo, rent a beacon from
https://www.landsbjorg.is/.
Theres off road buses that connect to the bigger huts, you can send parcels to those huts.
Hardfiskur is air dried fish fillets, dirt cheap (by Icelandic standards) 83% pure protein and together with the heavy dark rye bread they make a good iron reserve.
Get good gear, good sturdy tent, good jacket, good rain trousers, the weather can be incredibly rough, and sometimes you won't find shelter or even a rock for miles and miles. If you find a decent spot you likely wanna take a rest and brew some tea. When it is nice weather, you'll get a sunburn quickly, bring sunscreen.
Hot springs are the best, make sure to visit some on your trekk.
The hostel in Reykjavik is decent. If you feel adventurous, try the sheep head at the fast food restaurant at the main Bus stations. Try buying trekking food at home, Icelandic prices are high. Skyr is fucking delicious.
