# Iceland Northern Lights - [Spots to watch](https://theculturetrip.com/europe/iceland/articles/the-best-places-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-iceland/) - [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/northernlightswatch/) - [Forecast](https://www.stjornufraedi.is/stjornuskodun/naeturhimininn/nordurljosaspa) - [Forecast 2](https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/) # Coffee (google maps list) https://www.google.com/maps/@64.1567268,-21.9508936,17z/data=!4m3!11m2!2s3HkgKwkJTuqKgVkJbbYMxA!3e3 # Ana liste https://www.google.com/maps/@/data=!3m1!4b1!4m3!11m2!2sNSA0WZRERK-nKM_eQbackg!4sGmQj7G1tB5A # Hiking trails ## Reykjadalur ‘The Smokey Valley’ https://www.alltrails.com/trail/iceland/southern/reykjadalur-smokey-valley-hot-springs-trail Parking: > Drive to Hveragerdi and follow the road to the mountain on the left. Park your car at the parking lot below the valley and head on up the tracks. Duration: 3 to 4 hours hiking Activity Level Scale: Easy/Moderate (2-3/5) Experience: Little experience needed Path Conditions: Well marked and easy to follow Water Supply: You will cross the river from the waterfall a few times giving you plenty chances to fill up or take a sip Challenges: The trail is pretty steep and the water crossing requires balance Good to know: There are no facilities linked with the waterfall’s hike so make sure to go to the bathroom and get something to eat before the hike. Bonus: Sicak suya girmek mumkun. ## Mount Esja hiking https://besthiking.net/mount-esja-trail-hiking-iceland/ 2-3 hours, easy. Parking and starting point: https://www.google.com/maps?q=64.208677,-21.712171 ## Glymur waterfall hiking https://www.earthtrekkers.com/glymur-waterfall-hike-complete-guide/