Þrengslavegur, a 16 kilometre-long stretch of road in Iceland, serves as a vital connection between route 1 and the towns along the southern coastline. The road winds along old volcano hills and through an approx 2000 year old lava of Lambafellshraun, giving the area a feel of desolate beauty. Þrengslin are characterized by largely untouched lava fields, which are covered in moss during summer and snow in winter. The absence of light pollution in the area makes it an ideal spot for filming the Aurora Borealis. The road is a popular filming location due to its closeness to Reykjavík capital and the serene and melancholy atmosphere.
Þrengslin
South, Iceland
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Climate
The weather in this region as in all Iceland is unpredictable and can change rapidly. It is common to experience all four seasons in one day. During summer months, the temperature can range from 10°C to 20°C. The winter months can be harsh with temperatures dropping as low as -10°C.
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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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This area lies by the main road.
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Basecamp and facilities
2.5 kilometre onto the road, there is a gravel mine that could be used as a basecamp. The route has a few sideroads that could be used as camps, tech bases or for offloading. There is an old road near Mt. Sandfell in the centre of the area that could also serve as basecamp. Phone coverage varies within the area but mainly is good.
Risk factors
The road is a highway with a 90 km speed limit. The lava field is hollow, covered in moss and can be sharp. The road can get icy during winter.
Visitors
The area is a route to the popular tourist attraction, Raufarhólshellir. The road also connects road no 1 to the Reykjanes peninsula so traffic is frequent.
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