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Kjalvegur Trail

A historic highland route across the Kjölur plateau, linking Hvítárnes and Hveravellir.

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A historic highland route across the Kjölur plateau, linking Hvítárnes and Hveravellir. The track follows old saga paths between Langjökull and Hofsjökull with huts, geothermal stops, and wide glacier views.

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