Mt Einhyrningur (750m) is located between the small Tindfjoll Glacier and the bridge across River Markarfljot on the so-called Emstrur Route. The name means “The Unicorn”, and is derived from the shape of this low mountain. Its slopes are rather steep, but it is not too difficult to climb. At the foot of the mountain, on the so-called “Unicorn Plains”, is a hut used by the farmers of the Fljotshlid County, when they round up the sheep in the area late in summer. Driving time between stops is included.

Mælifell stands 200 metres above its surroundings and it is a composite cone volcano formed by volcanic eruptions underneath the Myrdalsjökull glacier. Mælifell has surfaced ca 10,000 years ago as glaciers receded after the last ice age. Apart from walking, Mount Mælifell is reachable only by a 4x4 vehicle. It is on the southern Fjallabak road next to the glacier Mýrdalsjökull. The road is usually wet and sometimes completely flooded, making the volcano only accessible from July to the beginning of October. Driving time between stops is included.

This is a large sand and gravel plain north of glacier Myrdalsjokull. To the north is the colourful rhyolite and geothermal area called Torfajokull. Travellers have to be careful of quagmires, that can be dangerous in the area. Driving time between stops is included.

Lake Álftavatn is popular for anglers catching Arctic char in the lake. Álftavatn is close to places of great natural beauty such as Grashagi, Torfafit, Ljósártungur, Jökultungur, Ófæruhöfði, Útigönguhöfði, Hvanngilshnausar, Torfatindur, Sáta, Brattháls and Hvanngil. The Álftavatn lodge area is part of Laugavegur, one of Iceland's most popular hiking trails, from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk. Driving time between stops is included.

Hvanngil, a small valley which has been a popular resting place for those travelling between Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk. Sheperds’ hut and accommodation. Good hiking area. A marked walking route (Laugavegur) to Hrafn­tinnusker and Landmannalaugar to the north and Emstrur and Þórsmörk to the south. Driving time between stops is included.

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