August 19th. 2010

We got the best weather imaginable that day and therefore Hekla was absolutely clear from clouds and we used the opportunity to hike a little bit after driving as far as possible.  The view was spectacular.

Iceland Hekla volcano - Landmannalaugar tour

The view from the hills of Hekla can be breathtaking in good weather.

Iceland Hekla volcano - Landmannalaugar tour

On the way back down the hiking trail that lies to Hekla's summit

Iceland Hekla volcano lava flow - Landmannalaugar tour

One of the newer lava flows in the upper East hills of Hekla.

Iceland Hekla volcano - Landmannalaugar tour

Hekla is one of Icelands most infamous volcanos and no one dared to hike to the summit until 1750.

Iceland Hekla volcano - Landmannalaugar tour

The group on Frostastadahals pass on the way to Landmannalaugar.

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