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Héraðssandur Black Sand Beach Viewpoint

The Héraðssandur Black Sand Beach viewpoint is located on the road over Hellisheiði, offering a panoramic view across the vast Héraðssandur black-sand outwash plain and towards Héraðsflói Bay. From the viewpoint, the scale of the landscape is particularly impressive, with the North Atlantic coastline stretching into the distance and mountains framing the bay. It is a convenient stop for taking in the dramatic scenery of Héraðssandur without needing to hike to the beach.

  • N65° 42' 49.532" W14° 26' 4.105"
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  • Postal code:
    701
  • Road number:
    917
Héraðssandur Black Sand Beach Viewpoint

Héraðssandur Black Sand Beach Viewpoint

The Héraðssandur Black Sand Beach viewpoint is located on the road over Hellisheiði, offering a panoramic view across the vast Héraðssandur black-sand
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
Hellisheiði eystri

Hellisheiði eystri

Hellisheiði eystri lies between Vopnafjörður and Fljótsdalshérað. When coming from Vopnafjörður, the route follows Hlíðarvegur (Road No. 917) around t
Héraðssandur Black Sand Beach

Héraðssandur Black Sand Beach

Héraðssandar is a long black-sand beach on the coast of Austurland (East Iceland), where the Héraðssandur glacial outwash plain meets the North Atlant