The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) has closed the highland road over Arnarvatnsheiði plateau from Surtshellir cave to Arnarvatn stóra lake. According to IRCA (link in Icelandic) the road has turned into muddy quagmire due to rain in recent days and is impassable. Arnarvatnsheiði is located in the northwestern part of the central highlands, north of Langjökull, Iceland's second largest glacier.
IRCA reminds travellers that information about conditions of roads in the central highlands is limited as the seasonal service in the area stopped 1 September. Please notice that highland roads are only meant for large vehicles equipped with 4×4.
Heavy rain is expected in Iceland and The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue has issued a warning to travellers: Avoid crossing rivers in all Iceland except north-east! Increased flow in rivers over next two days due to heavy rain! This includes Þórsmörk nature reserve.
The most frequented highland roads are Kjölur, Sprengisandur and Fjallabaksleið nyðri. The first two are old public pathways that used to connect the North and the South.
Read more: Tips on how to navigate the rough, Icelandic mountain roads
Information on mountain roads is available on IRCA’s website, including the current condition of the condition of mo untain roads and other roads on the island.
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) has closed the highland road over Arnarvatnsheiði plateau from Surtshellir cave to Arnarvatn stóra lake. According to IRCA (link in Icelandic) the road has turned into muddy quagmire due to rain in recent days and is impassable. Arnarvatnsheiði is located in the northwestern part of the central highlands, north of Langjökull, Iceland's second largest glacier.
IRCA reminds travellers that information about conditions of roads in the central highlands is limited as the seasonal service in the area stopped 1 September. Please notice that highland roads are only meant for large vehicles equipped with 4×4.
Heavy rain is expected in Iceland and The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue has issued a warning to travellers: Avoid crossing rivers in all Iceland except north-east! Increased flow in rivers over next two days due to heavy rain! This includes Þórsmörk nature reserve.
The most frequented highland roads are Kjölur, Sprengisandur and Fjallabaksleið nyðri. The first two are old public pathways that used to connect the North and the South.
Read more: Tips on how to navigate the rough, Icelandic mountain roads
Information on mountain roads is available on IRCA’s website, including the current condition of the condition of mo untain roads and other roads on the island.
