Hiking Iceland: A Summer Explorer's Guide to Volcanic Trails and Glacial Valleys

By MARY M. SLESSOR

Walk Iceland. Feel the Silence. Discover the Fire Beneath Your Feet.
What happens when you leave the map behind and follow the earth's heartbeat?
In Hiking Iceland: A Summer Explorer's Guide to Volcanic Trails and Glacial Valleys, journey deep into the living landscapes of the Land of Fire and Ice. Through a rich, first-person narrative, this immersive guide takes you beyond the tourist routes and into the soul of Iceland-on foot.
From steaming hot spring rivers to Arctic cliffs where puffins dive into roaring surf, each chapter follows unforgettable trails across Iceland's south, north, west, and highlands. Walk through lunar lava fields, camp beneath glaciers, and soak in geothermal rivers under the midnight sun. Whether crossing the Laugavegur Trail or hiking through the mossy quiet of Hornstrandir, this book shares not just the places-but the moments that transform you.
Perfect for slow hikers, solo trekkers, spiritual wanderers, and nature lovers craving more than logistics-this is your invitation to walk with presence, awe, and wonder.
Includes: Honest reflections from Iceland's iconic and hidden trailsField-tested tips in the Appendices: packing, weather, cultural etiquette, & phrasesSoulful storytelling from a hiker's heartYou don't need to conquer Iceland. You just need to walk it. One footstep at a time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHWB8SP5
• ISBN13: 9798292798927
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"