11 kilometers off Reykjanesbraut lies a fascinating and desolate valley with sandy hills adorned with eroded and shattered tuff rock formations. Just 50 meters from the gravel road that lies through the valley, there is a large dark-brown pyroclastic high ground with apocalyptic-like formations in the rock face. Two kilometers further along the road, there are many sediment layers in the surrounding hills, giving the area a feeling of ruins and abandonment. The valley has a dried-up lake with sand and pebbly terrain all around it. All in all, this is an interesting valley with a unique and eerie atmosphere.
Breiðdalur
Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
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Climate
The weather is Reykjanes Peninsula can be described as harsh and unpredictable like the rest of the country. The region experiences strong winds, heavy rain, and occasional snowfall throughout the year. The temperature can vary greatly from day to day, with summer temperatures ranging from 10°c to 15°c and winter temperatures dropping as low as -5°c. Visitors should come prepared for any type of weather.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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Basecamp and facilities
At the entrance to the valley lies a large gravel plain that could be used as basecamp. A lonely road through the valley could also be used for that purpose. There are no facilities at this location and phone coverage is excellent.
Risk factors
The road through the valley is very sandy and it’s easy to get stuck. The clay where the lake used to be is soft and unreliable. The eroded tuff formations are very weathered and climbing them should not be attempted.
Visitors
The area is not a tourist attraction. Locals drive through the area on motorbikes or bicycles. Closing this area should not be a problem with the right permit.
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