Hvannalindavegur

A road to Hvannalindir, a vegetated refuge surrounded by volcanic desert in the highland interior.

Black volcanic desert for most of the drive, then a green oasis at Hvannalindir — a sharp landscape contrast.

Hvannalindir is a vegetated area inside the volcanic desert of the interior — the destination itself, not a stop along a route to somewhere else.

Two river crossings are noted, along with sandy sections that can slow you down. Check both before you commit, since sand and water together can complicate recovery if you get stuck.