from site: The Fjallabak Nature Reserve is somewhat hidden behind the usual tourist trail of the Ring Road as it passes southern Iceland. Yet this is a wonderful place to visit, and only a short distance from the beaten track.
from site: The Fjallabak Route (F208) is a spectacular alternative to the coast road between Hella and Kirkjubæjarklaustur. It passes through the scenic nature reserve to Landmannalaugar, an area of rainbow-coloured rhyolite peaks, rambling lava flows, blue lakes and hot springs which can hold you captive for days. Much of the route is along (and in!) rivers and therefore unsuitable for 2WD vehicles.
View of Skaftafellsjökull glacier drainage basin View of Skaftafellsjökull drainage basin from the Sjónarnípa viewpoint on walking trail at Skaftafell National Park. Drainage ends at Atlantic Ocean.
Svartifoss Waterfall at Skaftafell National Park The Svartifoss waterfall as viewed from a trail in Skaftafell National Park. Known for the Basalt columns that line the back of the waterfall. View of Midfell in horizon.
