What happens if you ride a HAUNTED ROAD in Iceland? | Solo moto camping trip across Iceland [S4-E5]

September 3nd 2022: It's time to ride Iceland from north to south on the famous Kjalvegur Road (F35). Some say this road is cursed and haunted, and considering how this day went, there might be something to it! Still, this was one of the best and most exciting days I had on Iceland - sun from beginning to end, exciting riding, stunning views and great company from Hjörtur Jónsson.
Route description:
The day started on the campground at Hotel Húni just south of Blönduós. It has a perfect location just a short ride away from the beginning of the F35. As I follow the route I get accompanied by Hjörtur, who helped me a lot with planing my route on Iceland. We visit Hveravellir geothermal area, Kerlingarfjöll and Hveradalir, and finish everything off with the famous waterfall Gullfoss and Geysir. I set camp at Laugarvatn camping at the end of the day.
Read more about:
Kjalvegur: guidetoiceland...
Hveravellir: guidetoiceland...
Kerlingarfjöll and Hveradalir: www.earthtrekk...
Gullfoss: guidetoiceland...
Geysir: guidetoiceland...
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[@randybeale]

I was thinking through with you how to crossover when behind that road crew. maybe next time try to veer right and come at it at more of an obtuse angle, more perpendicular vs. parallel to the pile of sand/gravel. Really enjoying this series, I visited iceland about 6 years ago and this is bringing back a lot of fond memories.

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Yes! That would definitely have been a wiser way to attack the crossover! Lesson learned 😂

[@shaunlodge2648]

🇦🇺 Oz here...I still cannot believe how few trees there are in Iceland, amazing, but that doesn't detract from the stark beauty of the country. Stay well and ride safe mate. Cheers...🦘🤙🇦🇺

[@atpete137]

Ah yeah.. grader humps, I've done exactly what you did... Several times! Love the sound of that bike!!!

[@DanielSgnaolin]

🙃First of all I wish you a speedy recovery...Then I can only thank you for the beautiful ride of this episode! What a wonderful planet the "Earth"!!😊😊👍👍👍

[@MohdSaleem-rz5gh]

Great job Drone view was quite amazing specially waterfall

[@peturstefansson]

Hi, Runa you are lucky to meet Hjörtur on this part of the road, he is a legend and a fellow countryman. I'm pretty sure that he has driven all the roads and trails that can be found in Iceland 🙂

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Yes, I was very lucky! I got so many good advices from him on where to go 😊 a Great riding company too with a lot of knowledge about the history of places!

[@TusharChavan-lo7dg]

Kerlingarfjöll one of the best view till date i saw online thank you so much 🏍🏍🏍

[@popeye77ish]

I hope your wrist healed well and did not bother you too much. Love your candor and positive attitude and your honesty, so refreshing, together with your ready smile and gentle talk. Thanks for that beautiful, scenic trip and beautiful shots. It all looks spectacular. Looking forward to the next episode and see your wrist in good shape. Cheers

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Thank you Mark! 😊

[@nafizshort3596]

It's one of the best places I've ever seen. love from Bangladesh

[@MikePara111]

Definitely an "A for adventure". The time and effort put in to capturing those incredible images was well worth it, but I hope the hand didn't hurt too much the next day 😅

[@bjornarnarson]

I live in Iceland and you are showing me many parts of the country I have never seen before, I should explore more! Really enjoying this series :)

[@ianjames3078]

Excellent! Great to get another instalment. Thanks.

[@matthewfetherston5322]

Ohh crap your a nurse lol. Your channel is excellent keep it up.

[@harriekeiren3499]

great episode al your equipment is perfect nice views and a mix of everyting top

[@hengtang4639]

The places you went the views are very beautiful.❤

[@stefaanloosvelt9377]

Ik hope your wrist didn't bother you too much. So gratefull you let this peace in your video. It shows us like we really are. We all make mistakes, and that what makes us human beings

[@oldbootsontour]

Hello Runa, you did it again 🤗magic and epic pictures of nature that doesn’t look as if taken on earth. So beautiful and breathtaking. No words can describe the stunning views you saw. 👌🏻Sandy roads are also not our favor, sorry you and Loki went down and we are hoping that your wrist was much better the next day. See you in the next video. 🤗🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🏍️🏍️

[@larsgustafsson1712]

Bra video, som vanligt. Jag "tänkte på svenska", trodde det var vänsterbenet/vristen som fastnade under hojen som smärtade, men härligt att se att du skrattar och är positiv trots ont i handleden.

[@UberGeek]

Gullfoss was absolutely amazing! I had no idea such falls existed there. Thanks for sharing!

[@hultll]

Me and my girlfriend are going this summer, it's so great to see not only places to visit but also conditions of the roads, campingsites and how you handle the crappy parts of road, since we both are unexperienced on gavel as well. Thank you!

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

22:47-23:16😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂😂🤣😅😅😅😅😂🤣😂😂😅🤣😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😅🤣🤣THAT'S SO SMART OF YOU BIKER JI YOU ARE ARE SO INTELLIGENT THAT'S GREAT INNOVATION 😍😍🥰🥰🥰👍🥰👍🥰👍🥰👍👍🥰👍🥰😎🥰😎😎🥰😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😍😎🥰😎😎🥰😎🥰😎👍🥰👍😍👍😍👍😍👍😍😎😎😎😎❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@arminwendt4568]

Paper map review at the end is great to follow along for reference! Hope your wrist recovered fully. As a health care provider you should know motorcycle riding is dangerous! Hello from a Paramedic (and rider) in 🇨🇦 ! 😉

[@paulhughes8037]

At least it isn’t your GO wrist🤣 HEAL UP QUICK. M agnificent scenery. Iceland is leaping into my bucket list. Cheers

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Exactly what I was thinking! 😂

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

24:01 A NURSE WHO RIDES BIKES THAT'S A GREAT COMBINATION 😯😯😯😯😯😯😍🥰🥰😍🥰😍👍👍👍😎👍😎👍😎👍😎🥰😍🥰🥰🐯🥰👍🐯👍🐯👍🐯👍👍👍👍🐯👍😎👍😎👍😎👏😎👍😎👍😎🥰😎😯😎😯😎🥰🥰😍👍👍❤👍❤👍👍❤👍❤

[@itlapol]

I love your videos, we went to Iceland last year, and the vids bring back such nice memories. I like you rway of commenting, you don't use over the top words like "super" "epic" "awesome " Waaaaw" etc.... what a relief to hear. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Grts Danny

[@jayemerson8743]

Glad you’re “okay”… keep these stunningly beautiful and fun videos coming! stay safe! Cheers from Upstate NY USA.

[@user-dn6dz5xw2x]

Hi,good morning. It's look so beautiful and peaceful. Have a nice trip.

[@Eds_PanAm]

wow, it didn't look like you were ever going to come across civilization again when you guys were way out there lol! sláinte!

[@ManWithADream]

My goodness Runa, what grand drone footage you recorded on this day, truly spectacular scenery. Now some months on from this trip, I am sure you are much better at crossing those little ridges of dirt, just move away from them a bit, slow a little bit and cross over at a greater angle, maybe even pull a little wheelie to get the front wheel up & over the ridge (if you are doing wheelies now ? 😁 ) A sore wrist just reminds you that you had an adventurous day. I have broken both wrists, at different times, once doing a wheel stand that went on far too long and I flipped it, once avoiding a kangaroo, all good fun ! This must have been a great ride for you, such memories forever. Well done on a terrific adventure and videos. 🦘🦘🦘😄👍👍

[@mikejacklyn1221]

Wow Runa, another stunner. Hope you don't mind us using your name in our comments? I feel like I know you now that I saw it on your first aid kit haha. Hoping you're a fast healer so we all get to enjoy these glimpses into your adventures, great job!

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Thank you Mike! I don't mind at all 😊

[@RalfSW]

Hi Runa, breathtaking pictures. Many thanks!!! Hope your hand is ok now. Many regards from Berlin, Ralf

[@wallacechan5596]

多謝！

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Wow!! Thank you for the support! 🥰

[@wallacechan5596]

@@OffSheGoesADV take care, be safe. 🤟🏻

[@user-mn6sq3is4t]

​@@wallacechan5596Thanks mate 🙏🙇🙏🙇🙏🙇🙏🙇

[@freefalcon4]

Love and respect from Pakistan

[@chema1546]

Hello, good afternoon 👋 Runa, I hope the injuries are not serious and thank you very much for your videos, which are translated into automatic Spanish, how Noraly, ok 👍👌

[@paulrose576]

Hallo again beautiful young lady a nother stunning video, hope you didn't hurt your self when you came off looking forward to the next video keep them coming xxx

[@nasiraslam4749]

God bless you more and more my friend.

[@nasirbasra]

13:20 reward of trip☺️👍 .. thanks you safe ❤️

[@nasirbasra]

Shiny and elegant ✨

[@danielcaetano8641]

brave girl! very proudo off you. keep ahaed

[@JASSEMERRY]

the tip was amazing wish be ok i still whatching u till the end . from morocco by the way

[@josemanuelramirez4098]

A spectacular episode like all the previous ones. It is really admirable how you handle the bike on difficult terrain and with a lot of dirt. I take my hat off for your bravery and your desire for adventure. worthy of admiration 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@johnjunge6989]

Hot springs in Iceland is like Moose in Alaska, almost a guarantee. With all volcanoes in Iceland, there everywhere.

[@bengtjohansson5221]

Hej Runa. Kalas-fin video. Alla som är ute och åker på grus-väga går omkull nån gång. Men alla får inte se såna vackra vatten-fall... Tack för att vi får följa med.

[@dougsrepair1060]

Runa, you’re a good sport. Ride Safely.

[@cpuuk]

Ah, we've all made that mistake when crossing a trail ;-)

[@johnjunge6989]

Don't you miss seeing the scenery when thereis alot of fog. The drone footage always is great. stay safe

[@user-pc2gr7mk8n]

Welcome.. You are brave. Follow forward. You will be fine 👍

[@jaygorakht5135]

Explore thee world best wishes and support from nepal ✌️

[@dmitryru53]

I'd like to set at least 1000 likes. Runa, you are really a great traveler and your videos are awesome!

[@freebird4708]

hi Runa.Just watched your new vlog. What a relaxing way to start the weekend after a week full of work. Nice shots and good sound. Hope your wrist heals quick. Ride free and safe.

[@Sindrijo]

See you met the lovely midges! 🙃I hate them too.

[@ragbag46]

Seeing you rummaging in your med bag, sorry you took the fall, we all do it now and again, nothing serious I hope. It reminded me to check mine, it’s been a while.

[@gumundurpetur9114]

Loving to watch your trip so far. Don't worry about dropping your bike, it is a part of riding. I drove Kjölur and a side trail called Stórisandur last summer and I was surprised even as a local Icelander to see how much there was to explore in the area. Will be waiting for your next episode and next adventure.

[@OffSheGoesADV]

I'm sure one could travel in Iceland for years and still explore new things all the time! I was so fascinated by how fast the terrain changed; one moment it's all green and lush and the next there is not any vegetation in sight! LOVED it 😄

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

4:34-6:04 WHAT VIEW!!!!!!!!!!!! O MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤😍😍🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰👏👏🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰👏👏👏😍😍😍😍🥰🥰👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰👏👏🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰👏👏👏🥰😍😍🥰🥰👏👏🥰🥰😍😍😍😍🥰🥰👏👏👏👏🥰🥰😍😍😍🥰🥰👏👏👏🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👏🥰🥰😍

[@schalksteyn9594]

You still need to come and tour South Africa, Zimbabwe Botswana and Namibia, I believe you would love it, it's a lot safer than what people want you to believe and with the money exchange rate you would have a lot of money to spend. Love and blessings from South Africa.🤗🤗🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@OffSheGoesADV]

It's on my bucket list! It looks amazing 😊

[@rabh6746]

Another awesome video Runa, sorry about your wrist☹Its an awful thing to happen and makes riding a bike very difficult, I hope it will heal soon! Some incredible scenery once again, Iceland is just spectacular👌

[@Guerri_en_bici]

Wow I love your trip. You smile a lot, you smile twice with your mouth and with your eyes. You are very cute .

[@waqaskhan7589]

Drone shots are always amazing👌

[@wesley5594]

Excellent episode and Good drone shots. Realy enjoyed it👍! Thnx for it. C u in the next one 👋

[@heimvegen5295]

Great filming! Nice vid length. Calm (-ish) determination 👍Thank you Hjørtur 🙂Hordes of midges😵‍💫Glad you use a real map! 👌😊

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video 📹, super drone footage too 👌. And you experienced the 'Tenere Topple!'...and handled it well 👍. Hope your wrist isn't too painful 🙏 Cheers, Steve

[@JLK7700]

Sorry about your wrist. Thanks so much for the video. Greetings from Ohio.

[@thomasokot4741]

Looking forward to your African adventure from this experience in the near future

[@billb2079]

Great Video. Iceland views are spectacular

[@malcolmevans585]

Only recently found your videos, really good, thank you so much for sharing

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Thanks for watching!

[@fiveplates]

Those drone shots were amazing. Speedy recovery on the wrist. You did well to carry on the ride but I feel your friend should have slowed down so you didn't feel the need to keep up.

[@fireman12464]

Love the drone footage Runa, amazing scenery. Good luck with your wrist, hopefully not to much pain.

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Thank you Eric! 😊

[@fireman12464]

@@OffSheGoesADV 👌🏼🤩

[@OneTwin]

Was that the cursed road? Where you dropped the bike? The suspense is killing me, did you break it? That first aid kit looks good, maybe you'll drop a link on where to get it, thanks 😊 Hope it already healed up nicely and all is well! Ride safe.

[@ccc2803]

Someone may have already mentioned it, but it looked like you hit the soft berm at too shallow of an angle and it grabbed the wheel. Try hitting it more head on. Any time your changing elevation, ruts, berms, curbs. Another thing I've noticed in your other videos on gravel, is maybe try loosening up your grip a little. A deathgrip on the bars will actually fight the wheel trying to go straight. I enjoy your videos. Makes me wish I had more than a week a year for bike trips.

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! Beautiful scenery as well. Tip, always hit those berms at 90’ straight on as possible. Try not to parallel it. I hope your wrist has healed well. That can be painful on a bike, especially off Tarmac. I am looking forward to your next video. Best!

[@OffSheGoesADV]

That definitely would have been a better strategy and I will remember next time! 😊

[@dirkbusson2529]

Wens je alvast een spoedig herstel👍was terug een mooie aflevering 🤘

[@ride4life_motorlifestyle]

Thanks for choosing Thursday 😉 I have to be somewhere tonight but before i go to bed i will watch this episode, like to have a beer after a long ride (yes i'm gone with one of my bikes). When you ever be in the Netherlands contact me, i will take you to lunch (or diner if it's night time). end of June begin July and from 15 September i'm on a trip myself.

[@tusharroyniloy651]

Love your voice ☺️😘🥰❤️ Excellent 👍👍🇧🇩

[@somshine010]

Thanks

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Thank you so much for the support! 🥰

[@shmalegado798]

what a wonderful and peaceful place...and that was a great adventure🏍️👌

[@santiagoboglione2215]

Wow beauty of a video, flies remind me of the ones we have in Australia!

[@indiankisanmustardoilnewad6822]

Beautiful angle

[@JayavarmanSeven]

I had fallen off a scooter once on a gravel road and it it not fun. Hopefully, your wrists will heal quickly and you will be on the road again.

[@Ride22]

Nice episode with beautiful footage hope your hand didn’t hurt too much after your little accident can’t wait for your next episode 😊

[@OzcanApaydn]

Muhteşem görüntüler,teşekkürler!

[@user-cj8ho9ed3g]

The scenery is beautiful.

[@gerardcullen5131]

Really enjoyed your trip today great drone footage bad luck with your tumble it was a high ridge to get across too close to the grader and too sharp of an angle I hope your wrist is not too painful looking forward to the next one

[@dogfalcon]

Amazing...

[@iqno1102]

Love you from India ❣️🇮🇳 ,so much risk in this tour

[@marcusisacson]

Till att börja med så hoppas jag det gick bra med dig när du välte med motorcykeln 🙏😲 Rekommenderar att du bruker ett mobilskal från Quadlock och inte det självhäftande universalfästet! Då klarar det alla typer av vägar 😉

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Det hadde absolutt vært et bedre alternativ, men det fantes ikke et cover som passet denne mobilen! Det er en Ulefone Power Armor 13, den er veldig bulky 😅

[@dogarudoru76]

I like how you speak to your self and giving indications when you are nervous hahahahahaha.Singing is not great but i forgive you hahaha.And dont try to catch up with no one coz then is when you make mistakes.

[@tellicoadventuretrail]

Found your latest Iceland video (probably because we've watched other Iceland videos lately), so had to go back and watch your seasons from the beginning. I was pretty surprised you switched your bike and all your gear by the time you got from Spain to second Norway trip. Be interesting to know what prompted all that. I know most people probably wouldn't switch from a 790 ADV R to the T700, so be interesting to hear your take on it. Looking forward to more trips. I vote for more ride scenery and bike noises. 😉

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Hey there! It looks more drastic than it is! The GS was not my bike, I just borrowed it for the trip in Spain 😊 I had my KTM at home, and by the end of my trip in Norway in 2021 I decided I wanted a different bike - I struggled with the ergonomics of the 790. After taking the t7 for a test ride I knew right away this was going to be my next bike, and I used that for the 2022 season and will probably use it this season as well 😊 So many good motorcycles to choose from though, it's fun to try different ones!

[@ajbidikej]

HI Runa , great content . Really like your down-to-earth comments. I didnt go through all the comments but seen some advise regarding passing that loose sand-stony leftover from that vehicle where your dropped the bike . The angle of approach is one thing , loosen the handle bar is another but also did you drop some pressure in your tires ? that makes significant change to ride offroad . Different surface different pressure ... honestly . And another thing - there is only one solution to sand - more gas and no weight on handle bars . Put all the weight on the pegs , move your bottom back to bike .... See some videos on YT or Chris Birch channel. I hope you noth gonna take make comment offensive but just try to help . You are doin great job , good attitute . All the best ! Subscribed

[@fernandezramon247]

I hope you're okay after that accident. I like tge waterfalls and wow you're a Nurse and take care always.

[@dogarudoru76]

Loved that cascade.Woooow indeeeed

[@AnilKumar-zl3sg]

Good ❤

[@Eireocean]

Those places seem like you are on a competely different planet ... but still oh so gorgeous.

[@andrea_weekenduae6058]

Nice video, sorry for your wrist injury. I saw you took the phone off the mount (is it a QuadLock?) was this because the terrain was too rough and you risked damaging the phone/mount? Also I noticed you did not disable ABS when driving off-road, was that intentional? Keep up the good work!

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Hi Andrea! Unfortunately the Quadlock bracket that was attached on the back of my phone that I used as GPS came lose at the crash! Until then it had worked really well 😊 I sometimes forget to disable ABS mode as it turns on automatically every time I turn off the bike. Honestly have note noticed much of a different but that's probably just cause I am not experienced enough 😊

[@craigdixon439]

Loving the videos. When crossing the dirt behind the road crew, you need to come at it straighter, head on. Not parallel. Same as going over a log or tree branch. Trying to go over it at an angle is not good. As you found out. Hope you wrist is OK. 👍🏻

[@OffSheGoesADV]

Definitely learned the hard way but now I know better what to do next time! 😊 My wrist has healed nicely and is ready for a new season luckily.

[@GlebLapham]

That looked like such a beautiful ride!! Hope that wrist heals up quick!

[@Mowser63]

Nice episode Runa although sorry of course to see you hurt your wrist ☹️ Hopefully we get more swearing in the next episode… I missed it in this one 🤬

[@OffSheGoesADV]

I slept great in my tent 😊

[@udayakumaran5858]

❤❤❤

[@burenvanpaul]

Iceland is actually very photogenic. So many beautiful spot out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulgallagher9472]

Another good one Runa - I hope that wrist doesn't play up too much. We all live and learn don't we?

[@OffSheGoesADV]

It's definitely a part of the learning process! Not the first time and I'd be very surprised if it was the last 😊

[@mazharfareedlangrial555]

Lots of Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰