THE PASS FIMMVORDUHALS

The distance between Skogar and Thorsmork (Basar) is about 23 km. Hikers en route across The Fimmvorduhals Pass to Skogar can divide the leg by staying overnight in the hut in the pass after a 5 hour walk and continue for five hours the next day down to Skogar or visa versa.
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All kinds of weather conditions can be experienced when crossing over to the south coast and sometimes the markers are hidden by the snow patches.
In 1970 a few hikers died of hypothermia up there.
A very popular hiking trail between Thorsmork and Landmannalaugar for those who decide to continue on the well-marked route.