The entire central part of Iceland is uninhabited highlands, with unbound glacial rivers, black sands and the hardy arctic flora. This region has long been a barrier for travellers between the north and south. Two main roads lie across the highlands. The shorter and easier one, Kjölur, runs between the glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull while the more demanding one, Sprengisandur, lies between Hofsjökull and Vatnajökull. In earlier times those roads were said to be severely haunted by the ghosts of people that were lost on the way. The highland roads have improved much but are still only open in summer to well equipped vehicles, since they run through rough terrain and over un-bridged rivers. Although the nature and travelling conditions of the highlands are rough, the area contains many wonderful sites, such as the hot springs and natural baths at Landmannalaugar and Herðubreiðalindir.
In the Hvannadalshnúkur photogallery there are beautiful glacier and mountain photos. Hvannadalshnúkur is the highest peak in Iceland, 2110 m, located in the southern part of Vatnajökull.
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