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Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck – Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck loop from Solheimasandur Parking

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Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck – Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck loop from Solheimasandur Parking

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Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck – Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck loop from Solheimasandur Parking

01:54

7.37km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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3.40 km

Douglas DC-3 Wreck

Highlight • Monument

On July 25, 1969, the DC-3 took off from Keflavík Airport bound for the runway at Sauðanes Farm, near Þórshöfn in northeast Iceland. While braking, the aircraft skidded to the right, colliding with a pile of lumber and suffering damage to the landing gear and wing. The four crew members were uninjured. Due to the high cost of repairs, it was decided to leave it in a field near the runway.
For decades, the wreck served as a shelter for horses and sheep. In 2023, it was moved to the wreck of Sólheimasandur.

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Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck

Highlight • Monument

The former Lost Place is now a tourism highlight with street signs, a new big parking lot and an entry in the "Lonely planet" Travelguide. How this world changes...
Nevertheless worth the hike! ;-)

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Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck

Highlight • Monument

A hike to the plane wreck is worth it but always stay on the path and have sensible clothing with you, there is always a chance of rain or wind.

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7.37 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.18 km

114 m

< 100 m

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Today

Thursday 25 June

6°C

2°C

62 %

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Comments

July 30, 2024,Island 10: Wrack

Very touristy, not very spectacular, 2 x 3.5 monotonous km from the specially created parking lot or expensive bus shuttle every half hour, a pile of junk with stickers from visitors... Apparently you can market anything...

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August 3, 2022,Island - Solheimasandur Flugzeugwrack DC 3

There is also a shuttle bus to the wreck. For information: 20 € per person

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October 29, 2022,Wanderung zum DC3 Flugzeugwrack von Solheimasandur🇮🇸🛩️

Visiting the US Navy DC3 plane wreck, which was left behind after the crash in 1973 (all occupants survived).
A great photo motif surrounded by endless black beach.

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July 1, 2022,Wanderung zum ✈️ Wrack in Island

The Solheimasandur DC3 Plane Wreck in Iceland is a mesmerizing attraction on a black sand beach on the south coast. After a dramatic crash in 1973, the plane was a popular model for local photographers for decades. Because the wreck surrounded by pitch-black volcanic sand is an extraordinary photo motif and looks like it's from another planet.

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March 3, 2024,Solheimasandur Plane Wreck – Flugvélaflak á Sólheimasandi Runde von Vestmannaeyjabær

If the journey is too far for you, you can take the bus for 3000KR

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