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Route 1-Ring Road
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Route 1-Ring Road is the main highway in Iceland.
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Route 1, also known as the Ring Road, is the major highway in Iceland connecting most of the cities. It is 830 miles long (1330 km) and goes through the fjords, mountains, plateaus and flat land. Because Route 1 is the only road connecting east to west in Iceland, travelers should take precautions when crossing the country. The road is not yet completely paved with occasional gravel sections from Myvatn to Hofn. Akureyri to Egilsstaðir is regarded as the most remote part of the Ring Road and commonly closed at times in winter.
- Cities
- National Parks/Lakes
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[edit] Get in
[edit] Get out
[edit] Stay safe
Map stops are located around the country (see photo) to assist tourists with nearby landmarks and local maps. Information about road signs, current traffic conditions, and a detailed road map can be found at the Iceland Traffic Council [1].
If you plan on driving outside the Route 1-Ring Road be sure to know what you are doing. Using under-equipped cars on bad roads can turn ugly very fast.
- Highway Emergency: 112
- Road conditions: +354 563-1500
- Search and Rescue: +354 570-5900
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