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  • Iceland F622

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    near Bíldudalur, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    EriKell Explore
    Distance
    32.77mi
    Elevation +
    4193f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIceland F622 Photo ofIceland F622 Photo ofIceland F622

    Nicknamed one of the world’s most dangerous roads! Great fun! Watch out for baby chicks on the track in the summer! Only possible at low tide!

    Great route
    Ksarbenito Quimera4x4

  • Volcano Eruption at Fimmvörðuháls Iceland 01.04.2010

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    16.34mi
    Elevation +
    2060f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofVolcano Eruption at Fimmvörðuháls Iceland 01.04.2010 Photo ofVolcano Eruption at Fimmvörðuháls Iceland 01.04.2010 Photo ofVolcano Eruption at Fimmvörðuháls Iceland 01.04.2010

    Awesome trip to Fimmvörðuháls where volcanic activity is ongoing these days. Took a jeep by Extreme Iceland ( http://www.extremeiceland.is/ ) up Myrdalsjökull glacier and to the eruption. Magnificent weather and view, w...

    Impressive photos. Should be a great experience to be there when that happened. Thanks for sharing. -Fred
    Freddy Klinger

  • Reykjahlíð - Askja Crater F905 drive (mid way to the crater)

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    HikerWolf
    Distance
    61.40mi
    Elevation +
    1726f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofReykjahlíð - Askja Crater F905 drive (mid way to the crater) Photo ofReykjahlíð - Askja Crater F905 drive (mid way to the crater) Photo ofReykjahlíð - Askja Crater F905 drive (mid way to the crater)

    Reykjahlíð - Askja Crater F905 drive. Note the emergency numbers - 112, 1777 and 1779. Ensure that your phones are fully charged. The drive begins from Road 1, on a turn, 10 kms from Orkan. There is a petrol station at...

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  • Drive Reykjavík to Mt. Sveinstindur

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Mx hiker
    Distance
    70.35mi
    Elevation +
    1929f
    TrailRank
    46

    Drive in 4x4 truck from Reykjavík to the trailhead to Mt. Sveinstindur in the Vatnajökull National Park. We had a truck break down on the way.

  • Skjaldbreiður 1060m Winter offroad

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    near Laugarvatn, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jakub_
    Distance
    40.40mi
    Elevation +
    5440f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofSkjaldbreiður 1060m Winter offroad Photo ofSkjaldbreiður 1060m Winter offroad Photo ofSkjaldbreiður 1060m Winter offroad

    3 Super jeeps offroad whole way to the top Skjaldbreiđur 1060m hight. Super adventure with great companny 4x4 enthusiasts. Thanks to Axel, best offroad driver in Selfoss. Video from this trip: https://www.youtube.com/...

  • Faxasund

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    keswicktours
    Distance
    18.21mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofFaxasund Photo ofFaxasund Photo ofFaxasund

    This track starts softly in lava sand and ends with a rocky section. Don't underestimate the soft sands as well as the climbing section(s). You'll need diff lock and low gear. In the "along the river" section there is on...

  • Lakagigar (Craters of Laki)

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    leondolman
    Distance
    78.29mi
    Elevation +
    6883f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofLakagigar (Craters of Laki) Photo ofLakagigar (Craters of Laki) Photo ofLakagigar (Craters of Laki)

    Note that the difficulty depends a lot on the weather and water level situation. There are several rivers to cross. Best is to check the road conditions with the information center in Kirkjubæjarklaustur they are very he...

  • Askja and Holuhraun Drive

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    leondolman
    Distance
    142.92mi
    Elevation +
    4058f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofAskja and Holuhraun Drive Photo ofAskja and Holuhraun Drive Photo ofAskja and Holuhraun Drive

    Askja is a caldera situated in a remote part of the central highlands of Iceland. The name Askja refers to a complex of nested calderas within the surrounding Dyngjufjöll mountains, which rise to 1,510 m (4,954 ft), askj...

  • Route 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field

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    near Laugarvatn, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    leondolman
    Distance
    54.99mi
    Elevation +
    3087f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofRoute 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field Photo ofRoute 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field Photo ofRoute 550 The Kaldidalsvegur and Hallmundarhraun Lava Field

    The Kaldidalsvegur is the shortest of the highland tracks traversing the Highlands of Iceland, therefore the nickname "highlands for beginners". Its name derives from the valley it crosses: kaldidalur means "cold dale/va...

  • Iceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    tbk
    Distance
    26.81mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss Photo ofIceland South - Eldgjá, Ófærufoss

    From Route 1 until Eldgjá, Ófærufoss Situated between Landmannalaugar and Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Eldgja is the largest volcanic canyon in the world, 270m deep, 600m at its widest and around 40 km long. The canyon lies par...

  • Iceland South - Heinabergsjökull

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    near Jöklasel, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    tbk
    Distance
    11.40mi
    Elevation +
    217f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofIceland South - Heinabergsjökull Photo ofIceland South - Heinabergsjökull Photo ofIceland South - Heinabergsjökull

    Iceland South - Route 1 - Heinabergsjökull View of Heinabergsjökull Glacier Heinabergsjökull is an outlet glacier on the southeast side of the Vatnajökull ice cap in southeast Iceland. The glacier is associated with ...

  • Drive

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    near Flúðir, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Mx hiker
    Distance
    76.98mi
    Elevation +
    7703f
    TrailRank
    38

    Flúðir

  • Iceland South - Laki

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    tbk
    Distance
    29.14mi
    Elevation +
    2418f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofIceland South - Laki Photo ofIceland South - Laki Photo ofIceland South - Laki

    Iceland South - Route 1 - Route 206 - Route F206 Laki or Lakagígar (Craters of Laki) is a volcanic fissure. Strada impegnativa da effettuarsi con fuoristrada. Contact me for extra info.

    Easy standard track with signs and all, shallow water crossing (20-40cm)
    bambam4171

  • DAY 3 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    petrocamp
    Distance
    84.92mi
    Elevation +
    5715f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDAY 3 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION Photo ofDAY 3 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION Photo ofDAY 3 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

    DAY 3 - Landmannalaugar to Grafarkirkja Wake up early and have a bath in the river again if you feel like it. Keep following "main" road until you exit it after 1h of driving. From there things get off-road. About 2 k...

  • Iceland South - Thakgil - Þakgil

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    near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    tbk
    Distance
    13.24mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofIceland South - Thakgil - Þakgil Photo ofIceland South - Thakgil - Þakgil Photo ofIceland South - Thakgil - Þakgil

    Road from Vik - Route 1 - Route 214 Parking - Camping Thakgil - Þakgil Start here many walking trials with view on Katla Volcano and Myrdalsjokull Glacier

  • Starmýri

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    near Starmýri, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    keswicktours
    Distance
    3.56mi
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofStarmýri Photo ofStarmýri Photo ofStarmýri

    A nice and remote track into a valley with challenging sections: loose gravel crawling and dry river bed crossings. There is one wider river bed where you'll need to walk to find the right path. The track in general is m...

  • Iceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Murdock1977
    Distance
    185.41mi
    Elevation +
    5328f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofIceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11 Photo ofIceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11 Photo ofIceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11

    Way to Askja caldera and visit to Viti crater. You are forced to use a Monster 4x4, and depend of the weather and water. We made it with a Turist Company. The Waypoint 010 indicates the way by walk to the Viti crater. In...

  • Alftavatn circle

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    near Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    HelgiH
    Distance
    89.02mi
    Elevation +
    6365f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAlftavatn circle Photo ofAlftavatn circle Photo ofAlftavatn circle

    Car track from F1 just west of Hvolsvollur through Alftavatn and back through Fljotshlid. Can only be done on 4x4 jeeps, big tires help a lot (35" or bigger) due to rivers on the way, first Markarfljot, (smaller version ...

  • Rountrip Iceland

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    near Ytri-Njarðvík, Suðurnes (Ísland)
    Author
    DJPetros
    Distance
    1205.77mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofRountrip Iceland Photo ofRountrip Iceland Photo ofRountrip Iceland

    I have been doing a roundtrip around Iceland in 7 days with a Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 with my daughter. Really great trip!!! Visit http://picasaweb.google.com/113471560704708465108 to see pictures...

    I have done this trail on June 2016
    fedonx
    Thanks! :)
    LR_Woods

  • DAY 5 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

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    near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    petrocamp
    Distance
    183.75mi
    Elevation +
    11093f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDAY 5 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION Photo ofDAY 5 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION Photo ofDAY 5 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

    DAY 5 - Vík to KEF Today we started the day going to the Skógafoss waterfall, this one is pretty amazing. After this, we were planning to go up Eyjafjallajökull and see the new craters from last eruption Magni and Móð...

  • Tröllkonuhlaup W

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    near Stóri Núpur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Jobbi
    Distance
    4.03mi
    Elevation +
    171f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofTröllkonuhlaup W Photo ofTröllkonuhlaup W Photo ofTröllkonuhlaup W

    Tröllkonuhlaup Waterfall from the west side. Only when there is water in the old Þjórsá river bed. PLEASE stay on the track!

  • DAY 4 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    petrocamp
    Distance
    246.71mi
    Elevation +
    12201f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofDAY 4 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION Photo ofDAY 4 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION Photo ofDAY 4 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

    DAY 4 - Grafarkirkja to Vík Long day ahead (many tarmac kms). Start day driving towards the Ring Road and take a left. From here, it is mainly tarmac today. Fill the car up in Kirkjubæjarklaustur if you need to (recom...

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