610 km from Reykjavík · ~8h 0m· Updated
Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.
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From Egilsstaðir follow Route 1 west, then Route 923 up the Jökuldalur valley. For the easy view, park at Grund farm (west bank) and take the stairs to the viewing platform. For the classic basalt-column angle you need the east bank: cross at Klaustursel bridge and walk about 5 km each way on a gravel track. Route 923's last section is gravel - slow but 2WD-friendly in summer.
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Table mountain rising 1682m above the highland desert. Symmetrical flat top. Surrounded by lava fields. 4x4 required.
Requires 4x4