The Best Sight in Askja Route, The Highlands

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We've compiled the best of the best in Askja Route - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Herðubreið

Fodor's choice

If you've seen postcards of Iceland, you might already be familiar with the beautiful symmetrical form of this 1,682-meter (5,518-foot) table mountain. Standing alone in the vast Ódáðahraun lava field, Herðubreið (meaning “the broad-shouldered”) is a national favorite and dubbed \"Queen of the Icelandic Mountains.\"