Iceland (en)
Offroad - Iceland routes
Again and again it takes us to Iceland. The routes described below can be driven with Enduro motorcycles, travel enduro or all-terrain vehicles (with build pickups), SUV, or even higher-wheel drive vehicles. There are 2 routes that can not be driven with a travel enduro, these are described with alternative route. The distances can vary according to water levels in the river crossings.
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General information about Iceland:
Iceland is an island, you can arrive by ferry or plane. The ferry goes from Denmark or Norway, is not cheap and you are min. 2 days traveling. By air, it goes faster, it must, however, hire a four-wheel vehicle. When rent is important to ensure that the vehicle must be moved along the highland slopes. Land and People: Iceland has almost no trees, the vegetation can be any 50 km differently, for adventurers and nature lovers a great island. Icelanders are polite, but also cautious.
Security: Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world.
Overnight: In Iceland there are hotels in the cities, in the country there are a few guesthouses and campsites partly with wooden huts. In the highlands, there are simple camping managed by a Ranger.
Travel time: We prefer the journey time from late June to late August, the important highland routes should be released to traffic.
Traffic: Traffic is only in the cities, in the countryside is not much traffic on the gravel roads can be several hours alone.
Food and Drink: The food is much more expensive for German conditions.
Vehicles: the way we were in Iceland with various enduro and touring enduro's.
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Route length: ca. 220 KM Gas station: after 150 km Road surface: 70% Gravel |
Route length: ca. 260 KM Gas station: along the Road Road surface: 100% Gravel
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Route length: ca. 120 KM Gas station: none Road surface: 85% Gravel, 15% Lavasand |
Route length: ca. 130 KM Gas station: at the beginning Road surface: 90% Gravel
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Route length: ca. 260 KM Gas station: All 60km Road surface: 2% Gravel, Rest Tar |
Route length: ca. 205 KM Gas station: Kirkjubæjarklaustur Road surface: 70% Gravel |
Route length: ca. 250 KM Gas station: Godafoss, Fludir, Hrauneyjar e.g. Road surface: 60% Gravel
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Route length: ca. 80 KM Gas station: Kerlingarfjöll Road surface: 100% Gravel
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Route length: ca. 210 KM Gas station: only on the ring road Road surface: 88% Gravel
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Route length: ca. 165 KM Gas station: Godafoss Road surface: 68% Gravel |
Route length: ca. 146 KM Gas station: Reykjahlid Road surface: 80% Gravel
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Route length: ca. 205 KM Gas station: Torshöfn, Reykjahlid Road surface: 70% Gravel
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Route length: ca. 220 KM Gas station: in every large town Road surface: 70% Gravel
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Reykjavík presents an interesting old town, whitewashed wooden houses and modern, brightly painted buildings. Most attractions are within walking distance in the old city centre.
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