The gems of Fjallabak
Today, we planned to take a leisurely stroll around the Fjallabak region and take our time stopping at various points of interest in the area.
We set off around 9 AM this morning, heading towards the northern F208. On the way, we made our first stop at Hjálparfoss waterfall along Route 32. This waterfall is particularly charming because it's not just one but two waterfalls that cascade into basalt columns.
The Sigöldugljúfur canyon
Our second stop of the day is at Sigöldugljúfur Canyon. You need to park along Route 208 and take a roughly 1 km walk to reach a viewpoint that overlooks the stunning canyon.
The place is very photogenic, and the color of the water changes with the movement of the clouds.
Hnausapollur
The sky cleared up by late morning, and when we arrived in Fjallabak, we decided to take a detour towards Hnausapollur. The reflection of the mountain in the lake is magnificent, and the red and green colors of the crater's slopes contrast beautifully with the blue water of the maar.
We enjoyed the peaceful spot for a long time and even climbed the small peak to the left of the crater for better viewpoints.
Frostastaðavatn and Stútur
A bit further on, we stopped to climb the small Stútur crater before taking a long break by the Frostastaðavatn lake. This lake is absolutely splendid, with the mountain perfectly reflected in it.
We decided to take a long walk around the lake to appreciate it from every angle under the beautiful sunshine before heading back to our guesthouse in Ásólfsstaðir for a soak in the hot pot.
