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Path to Wrecked DC-3 Plane on Sólheimasandur

Given the abundance of beautiful natural landscapes South Iceland has to offer, the plane wreck is somewhat of a peculiar attraction. Since its crash in 1973, it has been left abandoned on the black beaches in Sólheimasandur. The contrast of the wreckage lying against the vastness of the surrounding paints a haunting picture, which many have come for. The plane wreck is about 4km from the carpark and should take you about an hour to walk there depending on how fast you go and the weather conditions. The scenery along the way does not change much and can be pretty dull after a while. It is also a little hard to gauge the distance to the plane wreck and you won’t actually see it until you are pretty much there as it sits over a ridge on the black beach. The weather here can change rather unexpectedly in this vast area, so don’t forget to pack some raincoats and extra layers!