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Hellisheiði eystri

Hellisheiði eystri is a heath or mountain road between Hérað and Vopnafjörður. The mountain road is at its highest at 656 m and is one of the highest mountain roads in the country, excluding highland roads, usually only open during summer. Hellisheiði eysti is a popular route for travellers on mild weather days because of the excellent views, but the view is very panoramic on a good day. The top slope is called Fönn, as the snow rarely melts there in the summer. If that happens, the wonders of nature herald a very harsh winter.

  • N65° 43' 38.695" W14° 29' 43.278"
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  • Postal code:
    691
  • Road number:
    917
Hellisheiði eystri

Hellisheiði eystri

Hellisheiði eystri is a heath or mountain road between Hérað and Vopnafjörður. The mountain road is at its highest at 656 m and is one of the highest
Skjólfjörur black sand beach

Skjólfjörur black sand beach

Be sure to visit Skjólfjörur beach when driving through Vopnafjörður! The beach is only a short walk from the road and offers a magnificent view of th
Ljósastapi

Ljósastapi

Be sure to visit Skjólfjörur beach when driving through Vopnafjordur! The beach is only a short walk from the road and offers a magnificent view of th
Landsendi

Landsendi

Walk from the sign by the road no 917 towards Ker (before crossing the mountain road Hellisheiði) (N65°42.52- W14°24.41), and from there to Landsendah