Kjalvegur
Kjalvegur
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The beginner highland road. No scary rivers. Just gravel between two glaciers.
This road builds your confidence. Hard enough to feel real, easy enough to actually enjoy. Start here.
Vikings used this route 1000 years ago. An outlaw named Fjalla-Eyvindur hid at Hveravellir for 20 winters. The hot springs kept him alive.
Thursday afternoons have the least traffic - tour buses run different schedules. Book Kerlingarfjöll resort months ahead. The hot spring at Hveravellir goes clothing-optional late at night.
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30 min stop
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Entry feeFree
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Toyota RAV4
Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.
TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Kjalvegur
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Waterfalls
Gýgjarfoss
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47 km awayBröttuhlíðarfoss
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
48 km away
Hot Springs
Mýrarhver
Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.
9 km awayHeimilishver
Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.
9 km awayEyvindarhver
Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.
9 km awayRauðihver
Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.
9 km away
Campsites
Hveravellir
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
9.3 km awayHvítárnes
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
28 km awayÁrbúðir
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
29 km awayKerlingarfjöll
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
29 km away
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