In Básar‘s vicinity there are hiking trails suitable for everybody. Both large and small feet can hike the „Básar-circle“, which is about one hour hike. There is a beautiful view from Réttarfell mountain, and Útigönguhöfði mountain is suitable for those who prefer more exercising. Hvannárgil canyon is like a wonderland.
There are 2 cabins at Básar. Hut 1 which accommodates 55 people and hut 2 which accommodates 20 people.
When driving to Básar a left turn is taken from Road 1 east of Markarfljót river into road 249, which by the farm Stóra-Mörk changes to F249. This road leads all the way to Básar. Please note that there are some unbridged glacial rivers on the way which have to be crossed. Only well equipped jeeps and larger vehicles are able to cross the rivers. These rivers can be dangerous, so make sure to get information about their condition before driving to Básar.
You can only drive to Básar on a jeep 4x4.
Open daily from breakfast to evening.
Serves light meals, snack and hot & cold drinks.
Warden at Fimmvörðuháls hut
+354 893 4910 (only answering from June 17th - August 31st).
Head office, Reykjavik
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Katrínartúni 4
105 Reykjavík
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