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| Some of the most interesting parts of Iceland is found in the Highland, such as |
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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The HIGHLAND of Iceland is an uninhabited area that covers most of the interior or backland of Iceland. It is often mistakenly called highlands like the Scottish Highlands. 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, lava, and volcanic ashes. A few oasis-like areas, such as Herðubreiðarlindir near Askja, are found only in proximity to rivers. The highland has many natural wonders and interesting hiking trails.
Most of the glaciers in Iceland, such as Vatnajökull, Langjökull and Hofsjökull, 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 outburst floods, or "glacier runs" at times of eruptions and volcanic activity.
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.
Interior roads
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.
See also
References
- "Mountain Roads" (PDF). Environment Agency of Iceland. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
External links
Media related to Highland of Iceland at Wikimedia Commons
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