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Vonarskarð is located within Vatnajökull National Park and would be part of the proposed Highlands National Park if that plan comes to fruition. Kvíavatn lake can be seen here.
The board of Vatnajökull National Park has approved an amendment to the park’s management and conservation plan, allowing motor vehicle and bicycle traffic through Vonarskarð each year starting September 1, until the area becomes impassable due to weather conditions.