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{{Short description|Mountain ridge in Iceland}}

'''Þórsmörk''' is a valley in [[Iceland]] that was named after the [[Germanic mythology|Germanic]] god [[Thor]] (Þór). It is situated in the south of Iceland between the [[glacier]]s [[Tindfjallajökull]] and [[Eyjafjallajökull]].

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[[File:Thorsmork valley ash 2010 and 2011.JPG|thumb|upright|''Upper:'' Ash covered the valley in early June 2010, immediately after the eruption. ''Lower:'' The same area, in September 2011]]

'''Thórsmörk''' ({{langx|is|Þórsmörk}}, {{IPA|is|ˈθour̥sˌmœr̥k||Is-þórsmörk pronunciation.ogg}}) is a mountain ridge in [[Iceland]] that was named after the [[Norse mythology|Norse]] god [[Thor]] (Þór). It is situated in the south of Iceland between the [[glacier]]s [[Tindfjallajökull]] and [[Eyjafjallajökull]]. The name "Thórsmörk" properly refers only to the mountain ridge between the rivers [[Krossá (Markarfljót)|Krossá]], [[Þröngá]], and [[Markarfljót]],<ref>[http://www.vatnajokull.com/Drangajokull/Thorsmork.htm Þórsmörk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> but is sometimes used informally to describe a wider area that includes the region between Thórsmörk and Eyjafjallajökull. Thórsmörk is one of the most popular hiking areas in Iceland.

HereIn the valley, the river [[Krossá]] winds between the mountains. InThe valley is closed in between glaciers, [[Mýrdalsjökull]] being at the protectedrear end of the valley. This leads to an especially warm climate, therebetter isthan in the rest of south Iceland. In the protected valley, green vegetation of [[moss]], fern and, [[birch]]wood, and other small shrubs are found.

Thórsmörk is popular amongst hikers. Many different tours are possible, from hiking on the glaciers to trekking (i.e., [[Laugavegur]] up to [[Landmannalaugar]]) or smaller excursions, such as to the canyon [[Stakkholtsgjá]] with its waterfall or five small day treks, to the summits of surrounding peaks, with rewarding views, even in bad weather. The Krossá is a cold, fast river coming down from glaciers; a bridge allows [[pedestrian]]s to cross. Coaches arrive daily from [[Reykjavík]] and other towns in Iceland.

The Krossá is a very cold river coming down from glaciers. It is a bit dangerous to cross the river, but for [[pedestrian]]s, a bridge has been installed.

== Volcanic ash from Eyjafjallajökull ==

The valley is closed in between glaciers, [[Mýrdalsjökull]] being at the rear end of the valley. This leads to an especially warm climate, better than in the rest of south Iceland.

During the spring [[2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull]], much of the area was covered in a thick layer of volcanic ash. Several months were needed for nature to return to normal.

== See also ==

Þórsmörk is also very popular with hikers. A lot of different tours are possible, from hiking on the glaciers to trekking (i.e., [[Laugarvegur]] up to [[Landmannalaugar]]) or smaller excursions, such as to the canyon [[Stakkholtsgjá]] with its waterfall.

*[[Category:SouthGeography of Iceland]]

== References ==

''See also:'' [[geography of Iceland]]

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== External links ==

* {{commons and category-inline|Þórsmörk}}

*[http://www.south.is/thorsmork.html Official website]

*[http://www.thomasrichter.de/island/67_thorsmoerk.html Photos]

*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/greekville/sets/72157624494700083/with/4845380310/ Photos from Thórsmörk, Iceland 2010]

*[http://www.physik.uni-halle.de/~e2od5/Island/pcd_1997/high/2002_086_de.html Photos]

*[http://www.frank-voi.de/frank/thorsmoerk.htm Photos]

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[[Category:Landforms of Iceland]]