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Post By M4NUEL
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3 Apr 2017
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Sprengisandur Route opening
Hi all,
I've managed to persuaded my teenage sons to join me on a little trip around Iceland. No bike which is a shame because there are 3 of us, but we are renting an F road 4*4 and camping where ever possilbe because we haven't a lot of money and medical neeeds mean when we get to the end of the day, we have to stop!
We're planning to take the Sprengisandur route across the highlands with a few detours to see some sights and after reading the guidebook, I note it saying it opens from July. We are arriving 5th July. I'd rather not find that because of a long winter, it is closed.
Has anyone any experience? is the guide book right and am I likely to get a much better chance if I put the trip back one week?
Also, anything we really need to see on the way. We'll be taking our time.
Cheers for any advice
Dave
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4 Apr 2017
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Hi Dave,
I think last year, when I was on Iceland, the F26 opened around the 28th June.
It's hard to Highlight single spots, the route and the landscape in generall is great. But for example the Waterfall Aldeyjarfoss at the northern end is very nice.
When I was on Iceland I checked the current road condition on:
Road conditions in the central highlands | Road conditions in the central highlands | The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration
Every few days some new roads were opened.
If you have more time in the Highlands i recommend to not only do the Sprengisandur, the F88 to Askia for example is also very nice. Depending on the weather the river crossings can be deep, so be careful. In the national parks you will sometimes meet rangers, ask them about the road conditions.
Regards
Manuel
www.manonbike.de
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