Skriðdalur: Þingmúli and the inland route through East Iceland
Skriðdalur is an inland East Iceland valley whose geography is easiest to understand at Þingmúli, where the land divides into Norðurdalur and Suðurdalur.
Find Þingmúli first
Visit Austurland’s Múlakollur description identifies Þingmúli as the hill dividing the two branches of Skriðdalur. Its name recalls the historic assembly place. Use this landmark to orient yourself, rather than treating the valley as a coastal stop in Djúpivogur.
Separate old Ring Road descriptions from current routing
Older descriptions of the route through Suðurdalur can call it Road 1. The regional guide now identifies the crossing through Breiðdalur and Breiðdalsheiði toward Egilsstaðir as Route 95, an alternative to the Ring Road. Check the road map for the actual route and conditions before committing to a mountain crossing.
Choose a named walk
Múlakollur has its own published regional trail description. Read the approach and conditions for that walk before setting out. A farm track or sheep trail on a valley slope is not enough information to plan an ascent. Pair an inland visit with Breiðdalur only when the connecting route fits the weather and your day.
Sources and nearby guides
Sources checked September 10, 2026: Mulakollur; Breiðdalsvík.
Planning help
Questions about Skriðdalur: Þingmúli and the inland route through East Iceland
Quick answers with safety notes where it matters.
What divides Skriðdalur into two branches?
Þingmúli divides Norðurdalur and Suðurdalur, according to Visit Austurland’s Múlakollur guide.
Should I follow an old Route 1 description?
Check the current map. The Breiðdalsheiði crossing is described by Visit Austurland as Route 95, an alternative to today’s Ring Road.
Country reference: Iceland statistics.