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Skeiðarársandur: Black Sand Plains and Snow-Capped Mountains in Iceland


A road through the endless black sands of Skeiðarársandur, with snow-covered mountains rising on the horizon!

Location: Ring Road (Route 1), crossing the Skeiðarársandur outwash plain near Lómagnúpur, approximately 30 km (19 mi) east of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland region of Iceland

Time and Date: Around 11 am on June 20, 2025.

Follow The Road to Lómagnúpur to experience how the mountain gradually dominates the horizon as you drive. For a closer view, explore Lómagnúpur over Skeiðarársandur – Black Sand Desert, or for an even broader perspective, view A Road Through Another World, showcasing the immense scale of the Skeiðarársandur black sand plains.

Our Visit: Driving Iceland’s Ring Road: Vík to Skaftafell – Part 2

Map: View on Google Maps.

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