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The '''HIGHLAND of Iceland''' is an uninhabited area that covers most of the interior or backland of ]. It is often mistakenly called ''highlands'' like the ]. The '''HIGHLAND''' is situated above 300–400 meters (1000–1300 feet) and is mostly uninhabitable. The soil is mostly volcanic ash. It is also covered with snow from October until the beginning of June. This results largely in a surface of grey, black or brown earth, ], and ]es. A few ]-like areas, such as ] near ], are found only in proximity to rivers. The highland has many natural wonders and interesting hiking trails. |
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The '''HIGHLAND of Iceland''' is an uninhabited area that covers most of the interior or backland of ]. It is often mistakenly called ''highlands'' like the ]. The '''HIGHLAND''' is situated above 300–400 meters (1000–1300 feet) and is mostly uninhabitable. The soil is mostly volcanic ash. It is also covered with snow from October until the beginning of June. This results largely in a surface of grey, black or brown earth, ], and ]es. A few ]-like areas, such as ] near ], are found in the Highland but only in proximity to rivers. The highland has many natural wonders and interesting hiking trails. |
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Most of the ]s in Iceland, such as ], ] and ], are also part of the Icelandic Highland. Vegetation is only found on the edges of the glacier and the many rivers that float through the '''HIGHLAND'''. There is also the danger of glacial ]s, or "glacier runs" at times of eruptions and volcanic activity. |
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Most of the ]s in Iceland, such as ], ] and ]]], are also part of the Icelandic Highland. Vegetation is only found on the edges of the glacier and the many rivers that float through the '''HIGHLAND'''. There is also the danger of glacial ]s, or "glacier runs" at times of eruptions and volcanic activity. |
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Some of the most interesting parts of Iceland is found in the Highland, such as ''']''', '''Torfajökull''', ''']''', '''Þórsmörk''', '''Herðubreið''', ], '''Hveradalir''', and many other beautiful places.] |
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Some of the most interesting parts of Iceland is found in the Highland, such as ''']''', '''Torfajökull''', ''']''', '''Þórsmörk''', '''Herðubreið''', ], '''Hveradalir''', and many other beautiful places.] |
Some of the most interesting parts of Iceland is found in the Highland, such as Landmannalaugar, Torfajökull, Eldgjá, Þórsmörk, Herðubreið, Askja, Hveradalir, and many other beautiful places.
The Highland can be crossed only during the Icelandic summer. For the rest of the year the highland roads are closed. The best known highland roads are Kaldidalur, Kjölur and Sprengisandur. Most highland roads require four-wheel drive vehicles, because it is necessary to cross rivers. However, the Kjölur route can easily be traversed in an ordinary car and is therefore one of the more popular highland roads. Off-road driving is forbidden entirely in Iceland where there is no snow, including the Highlands, to protect the environment.
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