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	The Sprengisandur highland road
		Sprengisandur means a certain part of the Highlands of Iceland between the glaciers Hofsjökull and Vatnajökull
		The Sprengisandur highland road is with its 200 km the longest of the Icelandic highland roads.
		Like the Kjölur and the Kaldidalur highland roads, Sprengisandur is also a very old connection between the north and the south of the island.
	www.gofishing.is /sprengisand.htm (254 words)

	- Kapitel 8
		Thoroddsen had several times visited the country around the Sprengisandur, where he had made important discoveries east of the Skjálfandi in 1884, south of the Kaldakvísl in 1889, west of the Thjórsá in 1888 and at the north end of the Hofsjökull in 1896.
		After a ride af 2 1/2 hrs from Kidagil we were on a level with the elongated hill Fjórdungsalda to the west of which lies the lake Fjórdungsvatn; this year it was very dry, there was no vegetation around it, and not a bird was to be seen on it.
		He had five horses with him, and had taken the wrong road owing to the fog; one of the horses fell into a fissure of the glacier, which the snow had completely covered, he tried to pull it up with a rope, but as he did not succed, he was obliged to kill it.
	www.isafold.de /klassiker/bruun/kap_08.htm (5899 words)

	Jónas Hallgrímsson: Tómas's Meadow
		He was completely unfamiliar with the route and got into serious trouble because of the lack of pasturage, but chanced upon a valley, thickly covered with grass, that was situated directly on --- or very near --- the track.
		Since this is roughly the area in which Tómas's Meadow is located, it seems possible that having his attention drawn to it during the map-making process was responsible for quickening in Jónas the memories that led to the composition of the poem.
		The idea that Tómas's adventure occurred when he was travelling south first appears in Hannes Hafstein's 1883 note to the poem (B396) and is repeated in C, D, and E.
	www.library.wisc.edu /etext/Jonas/Tomasarhagi/Tomasarhagi.html (1334 words)

	Iceland Rding the Ancient Sprengisandur Trail
		From the soft green paths of the south, to the sand plains between Vatnajokull and Hofsjokull glaciers, past the geographical center of the country, the Sprengisandur trail much of what is so spectacular about this country.
		Accomodations on the Sprengisandur tour are typically Icelandic.
		You will stay at a country hotel the first night, then in cabins and mountain huts during the riding tour and in a hotel or guesthouse with private baths for the last night in Reykjavik.
	www.horsesnorth.com /sprn.html (975 words)

	Aldeyarfoss
		The Sprengisandur is a so called outwash plain or sandur.
		The tight, winding gravel road over the "Sprengisandur" usually opens in the first week of July and remains open until September.
		In the rest of the year, the road is closed because a snowcover makes it impossible to drive on it.
	home.planet.nl /~krame493/ijs/eng/ijs_aldeyarfoss_eng.html (101 words)

	Highlands
		The main vehicle routes through the highlands are associated with Kjölur, Sprengisandur and Gæsavötn.
		Hofsjökull; Sprengisandur is the pass between Hofsjökull and Vatnajökull, and Gæsavötn lies by tracks running northwest of Vatnajökull, south of Askja, via Herðubreiðarlindir and north to the Ring Road east of Mývatn.
		In the highlands south of Sprengisandur pass lie two routes that are each called Fjallabaksleið, while north of Vatnajökull there are primitive roads to Kverkfjöll and Snæfell.
	www.nordurland.is /?cat_id=76 (206 words)

	Landmannalaugar, Sprengisandur and Akureyri - The Reykjavík Grapevine Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		and ended up in a desert on the Sprengisandur route that crosses the island from south to north and leads you in between glaciers to the most beautiful part of Iceland.
		To travel along the Sprengisandur route, you not only have to have a four-wheel-drive to pass the little streams that cross it now and then, you also have to go during summertime.
		While the southern part of the Sprengisandur road was characterized by fl mountains, an endless prairie and the white glow of the glaciers, the scenery changes frequently in the northern half of the route.
	www.grapevine.is /undirflokkar.aspx?id=875 (1824 words)

	Sprengisandur
		The temperature is just above freezing point, but the very strong wind makes it feel much colder.
		Because of this wind, not a single shrub is able to grow here, turning the "Sprengisandur" into a polar desert.
		Only a few hundred years ago, this area was well vegetated, but grazing sheeps caused an environmental disaster.
	home.planet.nl /~krame493/ijs/eng/ijs_sprengisandur_eng.html (84 words)

	Iceland
		I didn’t want to plan all the trip as I like to decide each day where to go, but crossing the Sprengisandur via Askja was something I wanted to try, and the longing of going there was more and more strong in my head.
		In the middle of the Sprengisandur desert for example, it took me one hour to set the tent up.
		Sometimes in the Sprengisandur and Öskjuleið routes I walked down the slopes not to use the brakes.
	www.geocities.com /josemarialcalde/preparingthetrip (2129 words)

	Landsvirkjun - Sultartangi Station
		The exhibition “Faces of Thjórsá valley for 1100 years” is an intriguing presentation of the interaction between people and nature in Thjórsárdalur valley over a period of 1100 years — everything from ancient heroes to summer work done by teenagers for Landsvirkjun, to travelers at Sprengisandur in the interior highlands.
		Two routes lead to these stations: either from North Iceland via the highland road across Sprengisandur, or from the lowlands of South Iceland.
		Note however that Sprengisandur itself is only accessible to 4WD vehicles.
	www.lv.is /EN/category.asp?catID=310 (355 words)

	GUIDED 4x4 CONVOY TOUR, 4wd self drive, 4x4 touring in Iceland, escorted 4x4 self drive tours in convoy, tour operator, ...
		Before heading out on the desert route, Sprengisandur, we make a short refilling stop at Hrauneyjar, the highland center in Iceland.
		The Sprengisandur route is the longest stretch between the South and North Iceland.
		In earlier times, when people were more superstitious than they are nowadays â“ believing in ghosts, giants and elves â“ the few who dared use this route rode through it as fast as possible, sometimes exhausting their horses in an attempt to avoid the supernatural.
	www.eskimos.is /english/html/iceland_experience_day_3.html (192 words)

	Rough Stuff Fellowship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In August 2001 Fred and I also made a crossing of the Sprengisandur starting from the opposite direction, but being forty years older than those youthful lads we wimped out and took our bikes on the four wheel drive bus which makes the journey six days a week, three in each direction.
		The last house in the valley was Myri where a gate across the road had Sprengisandur on a board, this was the F26 mountain road.
		This is where we left the F26 and the Sprengisandur route which is now a surfaced road and joins the ring road near the coast.
	www.rsf.org.uk /routes/iceland04.htm (1505 words)

	Hrauneyjar by Sprengisandur road (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab6.csail.mit.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Beautiful attractions in short distance: Landmannalaugar, Hekla, Þjórsárdalur, Veiðivötn and Sprengisandur Hrauneyjar by road 26.
		Continue some 15 km (following signs with Sprengisandur) and then turn right to road nr.
		This road will take you some 60 km before it changes into road nr.
	www.farmholidays.is.cob-web.org:8888 /disp.asp?num=670 (163 words)

	Five Stars of Scandinavia -- ICELAND - COUNTRYSIDE ODYSSEY 2007
		We will have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing bath in a pool of warm spring water.
		Day 4 HELLA - SPRENGISANDUR - EYJAFJÖRÐUR Today we drive north via the highland desert Sprengisandur with its views of the distant ice-caps Vatnajökull and Hofsjökull.
		We visit the majestic waterfalls Aldeyjarfoss and Goðafoss, the waterfall of the Gods.
	www.5stars-of-scandinavia.com /escorted/?id=icelandcountryodyssey.html (628 words)

	BUS SCHEDULE LANDMANNALAUGAR SPRENGISANDUR MYVATN, TRANSPORTATION IN ICELAND (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab6.csail.mit.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		From Landmannalaugar, we drive to Hrauneyjar hydroelectrical power station where there is a hotel and a guesthouse as well as a highland travel service centre.
		Continuing along the shore of Iceland's largest lake Þórisvatn, on the ancient Sprengisandur road, a much travelled path in former centuries.
		Please note that provisions should be brought along for Sprengisandur.
	nat.is.cob-web.org:8888 /travelguideeng/bus_stop_landmann_myvatn.htm (181 words)

	CAR RENTALS IN ICELAND SPRENGISANDUR ROUTE
		Driving in icelandCar rentals in Iceland Sprengisandur Route,
		This part of the interior, the so-called Sprengisandur route, is the longest stretch between the South and the North and is passable by 4wd vehicles during summer.
		Only where there is water, sparse vegetation can be found.
	www.nat.is /travelguideeng/car_rental_sprengisandur_route.htm (214 words)

	Horse Riding Holidays in Iceland from Equitour Worldwide Riding Holidays (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab6.csail.mit.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		emerges as we follow the sand and rock plains across Sprengisandur between the glaciers Vatnajökull and Hofsjökull.
		In stark contrast to this barren landscape, we stop at a hot spring, where we have the opportunity to relax in the geothermal water.
		Hrauneyjarfoss - Versalir Today we ride from Hrauneyjarfoss Falls to Versalir, a resting place at the beginning of Sprengisandur, known from the song "Á Sprengisandur" (Ridum, ridum...).
	www.equitour.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /ridedetails.asp?rideid=220&countryid=111 (651 words)

	BISP - Sprengisandur, IS - Airport - Great Circle Mapper
		BISP - Sprengisandur, IS - Airport - Great Circle Mapper
		This information may not be accurate or current and is not valid for navigation or flight planning.
		Please see credits for attribution and copyright information.
	gc.kls2.com /airport/BISP (64 words)

	ICELAND TOUR ICELAND HIGHLANDS AND FJORDS
		Visit the impressive waterfall Seljalandsfoss and walk up to the edge of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.
		DAY 3: Flúðir — Sprengisandur — Lake Mývatn
		Across the wilderness of Sprengisandur, a wild, desolate land of breathtaking emptiness.
	www.scantours.com /10_dayshighland_tour_iceland.htm (497 words)

	Buses at Myvatn, Askja and Sprengisandur (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab6.csail.mit.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Buses at Myvatn, Askja and Sprengisandur (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab6.csail.mit.edu)
		No, I don't get money from this company.
		In the background, the Askja crater lake, in the foreground the Viti, which is still warm and where we could take a bath.
	www.travelnotes.de.cob-web.org:8888 /rails/iceland/myvatn.htm (89 words)

	Countrryside Oddysey
		You will have a chance to take a dip into impressive natural hot springs in this amazing valley.
		You’ll head north through the high desert, the thousand year old route called Sprengisandur.
		You’ll spend much of the day seeing the two glaciers Vatnajokull and Hofsjokull, eventually arriving at the waterfall Godafoss.
	www.icelandadventure.com /comoodd.html (738 words)

	Useful Iceland Links
		More than 60 pictures of her ride through the Sprengisandur desert will you find at the site of Susan Wenberg
		Julii Brainard cycled the circle road in 1995, and has put about 20 pics on her page.
		Andreas Hessberg cycled the circle road and Sprengisandur route in 1987.
	home.wanadoo.nl /erens/icelinks.htm (2204 words)

	Sprengisandur route F26 pictures from vacations photos on webshots
		Sprengisandur route F26 pictures from vacations photos on webshots
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	family.webshots.com /photo/1081895995025598014BgtSny (40 words)

	Angela's Gallery :: Iceland 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The 4x4 which took me from Reykjavík via Sprengisandur to Mývatn
		A small stream across the Sprengisandur desert of fl sand and stones
		And finally Aldeyjarfoss, full of glacial melt water
	www.amalexander.co.uk /gallery/Iceland2004 (127 words)

	Countrryside Oddysey
		You will have an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing soak in one of the largest natural warm water pools in Iceland.
		Today it's across the highlands, north through the vast gravel desert of Sprengisandur with views of the distant glaciers on both sides - Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier, and Hofsjokull, perched deep in the wilderness of Iceland.
		It's a part of Iceland that not many visitors see.
	www.icelandadventure.com /coody.html (1005 words)

	ISLANDA IN MOUNTAIN BIKE - IBASPRENGISANDUR - ISLAND BIKE ADVENTURE SPRENGISANDUR - ISLANDA IN BICICLETTA (via ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		ISLANDA IN MOUNTAIN BIKE - IBASPRENGISANDUR - ISLAND BIKE ADVENTURE SPRENGISANDUR - ISLANDA IN BICICLETTA (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab6.csail.mit.edu)
		GPS COMEFARE - AIRONE Bike Division - SORRY Sportswear
		WHITE REX printing pictures - THE BLAST SportMarket
	www.ibasprengisandur.it.cob-web.org:8888 (35 words)

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