Fish are abundant in most of these areas. Over the past decades, some lakes have been netted to decrease their number and increase their average size. The fish caught in these lakes are often quite large and typically very tasty. The lakes are located in one of the most colorful and beautiful areas of the country. During the summer, the roads are passable and these areas are accessible by most vehicles. The route is called Landmannaleid, “The route behind the mountains.”
The middle route is a bit further south and just north of the fourth largest glacier, Myrdalsjokul. While it may not always be as colorful, it still offers majestic landscapes. It is only passable by jeeps. This part of the country is ideal for short excursions, hiking and mountaineering on Mount Hekla. On this route are a few small lakes, such as lake Alftavatn (near the hiking trail between Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork) and lake Alftavatn in the eruptive fissure Eldgja.

This part of the country is ideal for short excursions, hiking, mountaineering (Mt. Hekla) and bird watching.