What is the main road in Iceland?

Route 1 or Ring Road (Hringvegur in English) is the main road in Iceland, with a length of 1330 kilometers (827 miles). It roughly follows the coastline as it round the country.

Is the Icelandic ring road complete?

45 years after the creation of Route 1, the Icelandic Ring Road, the circle has been fully completed as all of the road is now paved. The last stretch of the ring road to be fully completed was in Berufjörður fjord in East Iceland, which had been a gravel stretch of the road up until now.

What can you see on Iceland's ring road?

Indeed, as you travel around Iceland’s Route 1, you will get the opportunity to see the incredibly gorgeous and natural wonders of the country. You’ll see bubbling geothermal springs, shimmering rainbows, magnificent horses, dramatic waterfalls, and rugged mountains while driving Iceland’s Ring Road.

How long does it take to drive around Iceland?

Driving around Iceland on the Ring Road is the top way to see the best landscapes in Iceland. There are a lot of questions regarding this famous route in Iceland, so we will try to answer at least some of them. Driving the Ring Road Iceland could take at least 6 days in summer and 12 days in winter.