20 Best Hikes in Iceland 🇮🇸 Ring Road Trip

[@krypton6971]

Wow!! Simply Wow. I was mesmerized sitting on the edge of my seat. As if I was part of a dream. The music, the cinematography are beyond amazing. Thank you for creating this video. The best !!!

[@markusrosehill]

Wow, what a nice comment! Thank you! :)

[@Jason-kc5jx]

The cinematography and music of this was amazing. Congrats on an amazing video! Trip of a lifetime.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Jason! :)

[@marylabnon7900]

Your wrap up finale is so cool, Best video all the time

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you so much! :)

[@richhumphry7680]

This is a first class video! Really enjoyed the excellent footage, soundtracks and the humour. Love that biblical moment 😂

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks Rich! I appreciate your comment 🙂

[@MiroTheDreamer]

Great video. Amazing shots, color grading and sound design. This video should have millions of views.

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks again Miro! :)

[@TheSiggamag]

Yeh .. we are watching too.... really enjoyed watching and seeing Iceland through your eyes

[@markusrosehill]

That's great! :)

[@welshlad6427]

Amazing vlog guys ❤ Have been lucky to visit Iceland 7 times and have been to many of the sites you’ve shown and lucky enough to see that very volcano erupting 🌋 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@markusrosehill]

Many thanks! 🙌

[@Runebert88]

What a great discovery! Your video is fantastic, well organized and very helpful as we plan our hikes in Iceland for July. The criteria for trail selection are perfect for us. You are excellent guides and the landscapes are stunning in every way. It's also nice to get a realistic sense of the weather, unlike many videos that show mostly sunshine. (We live in Oregon USA, with very similar weather through much of the year.) Thanks so much, and we look forward to your next post.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! Have a good trip! :)

[@josreist]

Great production! And all of this in just 7 days. At first, I was sceptic that you'll just cover the typical tourist spots but there were some great hidden gems in this.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Jos! Yes, 7 days :)

[@toddbonin6926]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This is the best guide to Iceland hiking trails that I’ve found. As I plan my trip to Iceland, this is so helpful. From Louisiana in the USA.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Todd! Have a great trip!

[@huldaolafsdottir4898]

You make me miss my home. I am watching this, where I live now, in Sweden. You really capture the feeling of being completely alone, in the wilderness with your beautiful video. I miss the feeling of the power in the nature. Icelandic is difficult, so I am told, and you did allright.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Hulda! :)

[@djb1779]

Watching from Ottawa, Canada. We went to Iceland in 2019 and looking for ideas for our return in August. Thanks for posting!

[@gyabjorkjonsdottir4152]

Impressed Icelander. I have been around but you gave me some new ideas 🙂

[@markusrosehill]

Wow, this is one of the most satisfying comments we've received so far :)

[@belowthesamestars]

ok, so this is one of the best vids I've seen. Im going in June to Iceland and want to do the ring road clockwise, so this was v helpful. Your commentary was a plus :) awesome guys, thanks for sharing. Aisa here from NYC :) Happy New Year.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Aisa! Have a great trip! :)

[@Spickachu]

The Soundtrack is so well done. The shot about 18:00 is mindblowing. Wow

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks! ☺️ And yes, that’s one of my favorite shots as well! 👌

[@YarnJourneysMelanie]

Wonderful footage! We’re traveling to Iceland in September from here in the US and watching lots of these videos about Iceland. Yours is one of the best we’ve seen, for sure! Well done.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Melanie! Have a wonderful trip!

[@fpsong007]

Great video! I plan to go to Iceland this summer, will try some of the hikes.

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks! Enjoy your trip!

[@marge1708]

Watching from Orlando Florida USA. Just did an 8 day tour of Iceland . Had one of the best times of my Travels. Enjoying your Video💕

[@markusrosehill]

Greetings! :)

[@TvdB1979]

I'm from the Netherlands and planning to go to Iceland in a few weeks. Your video is so helpful for picking the nicest trails to hike! Thank you! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Tom! Have a great trip! :)

[@spennyblair]

Such an underrated channel! Amazing video!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Spencer! :)

[@수학마스터]

전에 링로드 주변 관광지만 돌았던 적이 있습니다. 다시 간다면 링로드 하이킹을 하고 싶은데 좋은 참조영상이 될것 같네요. 감사합니다.

[@markusrosehill]

You're welcome 🙂

[@krozkalne]

Great video, thanks! Greetings from Latvia, Riga! 🙌

[@markusrosehill]

Greetings! :)

[@JoelLustre]

Excellent video. And I like your sense of humor. We'll be visiting Iceland this August/September and will be using this video for reference. From Indiana, USA.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Joel! Have a nice trip! :)

[@jxph7]

epic ! luv the dream sequence and the awkward jump on wrap up 👊

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks! :)

[@tinikonatsvlichvili945]

Amazing video and you guys are great!! We are going next week from Canada! 🎉

[@markusrosehill]

Many thanks! Have a great trip! 🙌

[@kristenm9080]

wow, exactly what ive been looking for. You did amazing work with the drone and with editing. so excited to see these places myself in August, thank you!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Kristen! Enjoy your trip! :)

[@MelbaToast7117]

Watching from the US-amazing video!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Melanie! :)

[@debbiefoster3447]

From Canada 🇨🇦. Thank you for this video! Plan to go!

[@markusrosehill]

Have a nice trip Debbie! :)

[@carolhubbard7181]

very useful video, the kind of travel guide I like. Lots of beautiful shots and more importantly lots of helpful and useful information in a humorous way, which I appreciate. You listed some hikes I didn't know about and will add to my list for my trip in August. Thank you from NYC!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Carol! Have a great trip! :)

[@snuzas]

One new subscriber from Lithuania. Great editing and music

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Darius! :)

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks for watching. Let us know if we missed some must-see-spots near the Ring Road!

[@thecaren7006]

Which month you went?

[@user-lz4sb3ec1n]

Watching from Singapore. Tq for showing us incredibly stunning Iceland 🇮🇸 😍

[@markusrosehill]

You're welcome! :)

[@AspenandEmery]

Wow your footage is amazing. What a beautiful trip! I’m so excited to plan a trip to Iceland. It’s top of our bucket list!!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! :) Have a great trip!

[@kathytaylor1647]

I am planning a trip to Iceland this August, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. beautifully done guys, thank you!!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Kathy! Have a great trip 👋

[@littlehippo8864]

I was so pleased I found this. Thank you so much for a great itinerary and video footage and info! I was curious to know how many days you did this in, and now I see someone commented you did this in 7 days! WOW!

[@markusrosehill]

Yes, we focused on hiking and managed to squeeze it into 7 days 🙂 Next time we will pick less and do it in a slower pace.

[@markusrosehill]

And we're glad you liked the video and found it useful. 👍

[@KimofCoventry]

Wow! You two did an amazing video. Mesmerizing! Love your commentary and music. We live in Rhode Island and will be going in a few weeks. This has been so helpful! Cringed at the rental damage. Have heard about this so already checked to be sure we have coverage. Everything is expensive enough and getting worse. This was magical. Subscribed😊

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Kim! Have a great trip! :)

[@carloc8763]

Absolutely epic, thanks for the tips!

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks for watching!

[@hebaawad784]

I really enjoyed this video and i'm so glad i found it. I'm going to try and find some group tours that go through at least most of these trails. thank you so much!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! Enjoy your trip! :)

[@ashwinunnikrishnan3402]

Pretty impressive guys, Found couple of interesting places from your video. Thank you

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! :)

[@tomerzharikov3425]

Thanks for video. Great production. We visited Iceland in 2021 and we're very impressed. Hvannagil canyon is my one of the top thre points in this journey. We hiked it above the canyon (16km loop from Basar campsite). But we also had a most huge failure. The last day, before the flight back we planned to visit eruption near Keflavik (that just walked up five days before and we were on the opposite side of island at this moment). But ... the weather was so bad, that rangers closed any option to visit this point. Tears 😭.

[@markusrosehill]

Hey, interestingly enough we had almost the same experience. The weather was so stormy that it was oficially warned not to do the hike. But we did it. The wind was the heaviest we have ever experienced. But you’ll have to visit the volcano again! ☺️

[@tomerzharikov3425]

@@markusrosehill when we came to Iceland it was absolutely sleeping. We made a trail Laugavegur, received a car and started clockwise journey around the island. We were smth about after Acuary when the eruption began. Yes. You absolutely right, we have a reason to return. But this year I wold like to continue exploring Pyrenees. You video from Ordess park is absolutely amazing. Last summer we hikied from Cauterets to Torla via Gavarnie and Bresh Du Roland. Now I very want to continue. Thank you for yours videos, it is very motivating 🙂👍

[@markusrosehill]

@@tomerzharikov3425 That's great! 🙂 Enjoy the hikes!

[@MrFrankie1311]

Awesome Video, with great content and a few new locations for my map! Keep on .... also with the green dress 😉!!! 👍👍👍

[@markusrosehill]

Many thanks ☺️☺️☺️

[@erniesmith4344]

Absolutely Beautiful! Great video.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you very much! ☺️

[@kelvinkelvin1335]

Nice view, nice couple thanks for sharing and your thoughtful tips. Great video! Cheers! Singapore 🇸🇬

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Kelvin! :)

[@sharpbhushanmugali7531]

Lots of beautiful shots... very useful video... and more... Thank you from Bengaluru..INDIA...

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Sharpbhushan! :)

[@blankiki]

Wow I’m heading to to Iceland in July for my bday and I want to spend that day hiking, I’m getting more tips and ideas here with your vídeo which is amazing. Thank you for sharing. Amazing.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! Enjoy your trip! :)

[@aadilshaikh3157]

This video deserves 1 million views excellent🥰🤩

[@markusrosehill]

Oh, thanks Aadil... maybe someday :)

[@greglonnon]

One of the best, if not the best Iceland hiking guides. Thanks for the information, and someday I will have your drone skills. :)

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Greg :)

[@jewelangus1758]

Awesome! You guys created such great content. I am impressed ... now a fan.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Jewel!

[@georginasmith4209]

Love your video, very helpful. We are going to Iceland on the middle of August and this video is what we needed.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Georgina! Have a great trip! :)

[@Oulee44]

Great drone shoots. We're going in middle September and you've shown a few spots for us to add to our itinerary. Thanks for the amazing video. All love from Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York U.S.A.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Oulayvanh! Have a great trip!

[@francesproctor9913]

Going back for a second trip in sept 24! From 🇺🇸…Love Iceland…

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks for watching. Enjoy your trip! 🙌

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here thanks

[@markusrosehill]

How beautiful! Have an amazing trip! ☺

[@AnaCristinaTRamos]

Watching from Brazil and getting great ideas for our upcoming trip. Beautiful and helpful video! Which month were you there?

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks for watching. We were there in May. Have a great trip! 🙌

[@marylabnon7900]

You 2 are amazing hiking, Your video it’s a refreshing from all the other video. Great job

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Mary! :)

[@bartjes2509]

Thanks for sharing ! I'm about to embark on my 4th trip and saw some tips here I didn't yet know. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@markusrosehill]

Oh, that's cool! Thank you for sharing your comment.

[@myroslavaprykhodko1180]

Thank you! Watching from USA, Seattle.

[@markusrosehill]

Greetings to Seattle! :)

[@garrybye4415]

Really interesting to see the videos getting to the locations. I didn’t know you could walk up Kirkufell. I’ve done some but not all of those. Two really good walks that don’t require 4x4 are Laugerfell waterfall circle walk in the east and Aldeyjarfoss (south of Godafoss) which are both about 8km from where you park. And if you go to Laugerfell you pass the car park for Hengifoss - another amazing walk

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks for the additional trail ideas. Actually, they both were in our initial list but didn't make it into the Top 20 due to the detour that would be necessary. It's an out & back situation in both cases. But will have to do them next time. :)

[@marylabnon7900]

I’m blow away with your video, tomorrow I will landing in Iceland , very inspired ideas👍

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks, Mary! Have a great trip!

[@sarahardardottir2219]

Love the video I put it on my Tv and the quality was out of this world. Btw Im from Iceland I hope you had a great time here :)

[@markusrosehill]

Wow, what a comment! Thanks so much, this is encouraging! :)

[@Josh-bt5db]

Played this video a hundred times on my video. Amazing sound design as well

[@markusrosehill]

@@Josh-bt5db Thanks!

[@jassemal.kandari-pc1gd]

Amazing video!! What is the song name in Solheimasandur plane wreck part? Cant find it in your spotify list

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! 🙃 The song is called "Dreaming of You" by "By the Coast"

[@markusrosehill]

Our Spotify playlist includes only instrumental tracks, that's why this one is missing 🙂

[@jassemal.kandari-pc1gd]

Thank you! 🙌🏻

[@bricecanon]

Very useful to plan next trip in 2022 thanks a lot fos this awesome footage!

[@markusrosehill]

We're happy you find it useful, Brice! :)

[@kyralichtenstein2971]

This was a very interesting video about Iceland. We have seen a lot to plan our one trip and your video is very helpful, because it’s different and gives us new ideas. Greetings from Manitoba!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Kyra! Have a great trip!

[@kyralichtenstein2971]

@@markusrosehill Thank you, I’m sure we will. 😃

[@robertvanes]

Wow 🤩 this is the best video i have seen on KZbin 👌 Iceland is amazing

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Robert! And yes - Iceland IS amazing!

[@johnsingh5943]

10 mins into it, I am loving it. What months footage is this. Lot more snow than summer months & no fellow tourists, you have place/s to yourself😄

[@markusrosehill]

We went there end of May. Yes, we had almost all of the spots to ourselves :)

[@7777777jm1]

Hello Markus, Stunning movie!!! The 30mn seem very short. I just did a road trip (in solo): 2,800km driving + 180km hiking. Also had the chance to hike towards the Hitli Hrutur erupting volcano. Magnificent country. Fell in love of it. In which period was your trip? Amazing spots!!! Thanks for sharing. Jack

[@markusrosehill]

Hi Jacques! Thank you. ☺️ We did the trip in late May, early June. The volcano hike was one of the most impressive things I’ve ever done. I’m glad you managed to see the eruption as well! 👏

[@7777777jm1]

@@markusrosehill Thank you Markus for your answer. Much appreciated! Wish you wonderful upcoming trips.

[@markusrosehill]

@@7777777jm1 Thank you!

[@yfz01]

I was starting to see a lot of videos that had the same general path around the ring road. Loved this for being different, and that whale watching snorkel tour seems like something I'd be interested in, but haven't seen anywhere else. Great video. I'll be going in August. Watching from Minnesota.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! :) Yes, the whale snorkeling tour was AMAZING! We would like to do it again some time.

[@yfz01]

@@markusrosehill I actually looked it up shortly after and I'm 100 percent sold on it. The problem, my girlfriend isn't much of a swimmer, and would want to stay in the boat. Do you know if they'd allow that? I couldn't find anything on the website!

[@markusrosehill]

@@yfz01 I don't think it's a problem. Just drop them an email and kindly ask if your girlfriend can join you in the boat. :)

[@johnsingh5943]

Replying to your Q mate on 16th min mark. I am from New Zealand. If I go ahead (probably) in Sep, this will be 2nd visit to Iceland. Love this place

[@markusrosehill]

And I want to visit New Zealand someday :)

[@johnsingh5943]

@@markusrosehill You are most welcome:)

[@lesterhousel]

Orlando Florida. Great drone shots.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Lester!

[@sriranjanisriram1321]

Wow!! The video is amazing! May I know when you visited these places? :)

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Sriranjani! We were there end of May / beginning of June.

[@heidirobyn]

Beautiful - thank you from South Africa

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Heidi!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Thanks for sharing going in 5 days

[@markusrosehill]

Have a great trip! :)

[@julijazommere7942]

Forši, ka atradu jūsu ceļojumus, jo tieši plānojam 5 nedēļas dzīvot Iceland un mums ļoti patīk staigāt pa takām. Super, paldies!

[@markusrosehill]

Prieks! Lai jums superīgs ceļojums un pārgājieni! 🙂

[@AAAqqqx]

Amazing Video and Perfect Music!!!

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks, Arnold! We're happy you love the music, too :)

[@chewbacca90210]

Amazing video. The filming and drone shots were amazing. The waterfall where they recommend that All Trails should remove is breathtaking. I agree that I hope it doesn't become a tourist destination where the trail gets worn out. The way the water fell into the hole was breathtaking.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Luis!

[@MLKYWY503]

I was wading through a lot of garbage and then came across your content. Thank you! You guys are great! We are heading to Iceland 🇮🇸 in a couple of weeks and this video was so helpful. What drone are you using and are you using ND filters? Please keep up the great work and thank you!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you so much, Angela. We're glad our video was helpful and we wish you a great trip! The drone we used was the DJI Mini 2. No ND filters.

[@vagabond_007]

Cool video! Vernal, Utah 🙌

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, VagaBond 007!

[@evijastrika4891]

Pirmais, ko gribas pateikt - ļoti skaists video...paldies

[@markusrosehill]

Paldies, Evija! :)

[@kezakeza6416]

Awesome video. Did you need any special license for drone and what type of drone did you use??? Thank you for answer...

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks. I had a DJI Mini 2 in this video and didn’t need any permits.

[@zachmeiczinger]

awesome video, what drone do you own?

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks! It's a DJI Mini 2

[@zachmeiczinger]

@@markusrosehill great, I have the mini se. I added over half of these to my Iceland trip list haha

[@eli_mb97]

Wow that ending! Thanks a lot for the tips. I read about the volcano after this video and what to look out for. Is the route clearly designated that it's safe enough to walk there after sunset? I was thinking on seeing sunset there if it's not closed. Thanks in advance!

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks for watching! When we went there, it was the first eruption. The current one is at a slightly different spot, so I won't be able to answer your question.

[@eli_mb97]

@@markusrosehill Ahh okay!! Thanks anyway :)

[@MichiganStinkfinger]

Going April 1 and thank you!

[@markusrosehill]

You’re welcome. Have a great trip! 🙌

[@JonCooper86]

amazing spots, cant wait to go back 2023

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Jon!

[@Koragoman]

very beautiful video

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! :)

[@frankytastec6814]

Just beautiful and great camera work. Which month did you travel ?

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! We traveled from late May to early June.

[@laurazajac8816]

Amazing video!! What time of year was this visit? Planning our trip and want to go n spring when roads are passable and hiking is an option. Thanks!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Laura! We were there late May and early June. Have a great trip!

[@nancyclift9056]

Great drone footage!

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you, Nancy! Here's more of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHOshZx_qMurrpY

[@sergionavarro1962]

Very nice video...Iceland looks like just for you. Very good videos. What drone you have? We are going in 20 days..... can stop watching videos...and yours is very good. Thanks

[@markusrosehill]

Have a great trip!

[@16dada]

Amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks Hoang-Nam! :)

[@c_loud_8700]

Your video is absolutely breathtaking! Really informative, professional and an inspiration for beautiful hikes. We will visit iceland in 2 weeks😀 May I ask you, what drone and drone camera equipment you used? The quality is incredible. Greetings from Switzerland

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! :) We used a DJI Mini 2, the Fly More Combo, no ND filters. Have a great trip!

[@Gendekk]

Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Iceland. Gljúfrafoss is sadly not secret anymore and the surroundings are already showing damages. 😞

[@markusrosehill]

Yes. However, as we said in the video - while we were there, we met at least 3 people (groups) that went TO the entrance but didn't know that it can be entered. So, even if you get there, it can still be a little secret. :)

[@donhadfield2835]

This brings back a lot of great memories especially a magical day up Glymur. The good thing is you missed a number of equally amazing places to go back to, the most amazing set of waterfalls at Dynjandi and Latrabjarg Cliffs in the Westfjords and East Iceland is many, many beautiful hikes including my favourite Storurd.

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips. We plan another trip there so this is useful.

[@taketothehighwaydotcom3152]

Incredible footage! Loved this video. While you may have difficulty pronouncing the Icelandic names, you still have a very beautiful accent.

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you! :)

[@marisbarons4007]

Thank you for the video. Now I have to go to Iceland. Specially like the dream moment with the plane. Wonder how can you take video from your dream? Watching from Latvia.

[@markusrosehill]

:D Good one! And yes, you should definitely go to Iceland! :)

[@CrucialStuff]

Nice video! Really nice music selection . Did you get copyright strikes for these songs?

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks! No, I use licenced songs by Musicbed.

[@CrucialStuff]

@@markusrosehill thanks for the reply :)

[@megannguyen5837]

Thanks for your video 🇹🇨

[@markusrosehill]

You're welcome Megan :)

[@Lauren-rh9hz]

Wow!! Amazing, thank you! May I ask when you visited? What month was that? Thank you :)

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Lauren! We were there end of May, beginning of June.

[@Lauren-rh9hz]

@@markusrosehill Amazing! We're planning for a trip in May, good to know! :)

[@markusrosehill]

@@Lauren-rh9hz That's a good time for visiting Iceland - nature has woken up already, but not yet the tourists! :) Have a great trip!

[@thecaren7006]

This is the best video and details! TY

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you Caren!!

[@Josh-bt5db]

Sorry a few more questions 1. What type of shoes/socks do you have on when crossing the rivers? 2. How many mini 2 batteries did you have on you to film all the drone footage? 3. Did you guys camp the whole time or do you recommend anywhere to stay? 4. Is your drone footage color graded? Looks amazing! Please share any LUTs you used!! Thank you! We are planning in middle of may to go there

[@markusrosehill]

1. We used some simple rubber sole shoes without socks. 2. Three. 3. We didn't camp at all. Always in a guest house or hotel. The one we can recommend most, is Hotel Raudaskrida in Þóroddsstaður. 4. Yes, but I had my own LUTs. Enjoy your trip!

[@Max_Tho50211]

awsome footage, keep it up !

[@markusrosehill]

Thank you!

[@leolam2000]

Excellent！from Canada, Toronto

[@markusrosehill]

Thanks, Leo! :)