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# 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/

