Reykjavík → Eldgjá

To the largest volcanic canyon in Iceland, in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. · approx. 215 km · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated Sep 13, 17:55 UTC

To the largest volcanic canyon in Iceland, in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.

Moderate crosswind across the road
4x4 required (expected on this route)

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Moderate crosswind across the road. About 15 m/s blowing across Hringbraut - keep a firm grip, especially in a campervan or high-sided vehicle.

Route

215 km4h 9m

Roads:491303226208F208

Weather at Eldgjá

Temperature8°C

Wind11.2 m/s (gusts 15)

Forecast next 8h

0:001°C4 m/s

1:001°C3 m/s

2:002°C2 m/s

3:002°C2 m/s

4:001°C3 m/s

5:001°C3 m/s

6:002°C4 m/s

7:002°C3 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

Skúlagata
Atlantsolía · 1 km off route
B95 232.4
Diesel 271.6
Fiskislóð
N1 · 1 km off route
B95 232.6
Diesel 272.0
Klöpp
ÓB · on route
B95 232.5
Diesel 271.7
Ánanaust
Olís · 1 km off route
B95 264.6
Diesel 296.8
Suðurströnd
Orkan · 2 km off route
B95 261.3
Diesel 293.2
Birkimelur
Orkan · on route
B95 261.3
Diesel 293.2

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Plan this route

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Notable stops along the way

Seltjarnarnes

Enclave of Reykjavík, on the western tip of the peninsula.

Right on the route

Sky Lagoon

Geothermal spa near Reykjavík with an infinity-edge ocean-view pool. Inspired by the turf houses. Seven-step ritual experience.

Right on the route

Garðabær

Municipality in the Capital Region, adjacent to Reykjavík.

6 km off route

Mosfellsbær

Suburb of Reykjavík to the east, known for its golf course and hot springs.

6 km off route

Kópavogur

Large suburb of Reykjavík, the most populous municipality in Iceland.

4 km off route

Hveragerði

Geothermal greenhouse town on the South Coast. River hike to Reykjadalur hot spring. Earthquake activity frequent.

1 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Lækjargata - Njarðargata

15h ago

Clear conditions

Hringbraut

15h ago

Clear conditions

Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar

15h ago

Clear conditions

Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa

15h ago

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið

15h ago

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Nesjavallaleið- Geirland

15h ago

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur

15h ago

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þorlákshafnarvegur - Þrengslavegur

15h ago

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði

15h ago

Clear conditions

Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur

15h ago

Clear conditions

Skeiðavegur: Hringvegur - Þjórsárdalsvegur

15h ago

Clear conditions

Þjórsárdalsvegur: Skeiðavegur - Árnes

15h ago

Clear conditions

Þjórsárdalsvegur: Árnes - Búrfell

15h ago

Clear conditions

Búrfell - Landvegur

15h ago

Clear conditions

Þjórsárdalsvegur - Hrauneyjar

15h ago

Clear conditions

Hrauneyjar - Vatnsfellsvirkjun

15h ago

Clear conditions

Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Sigalda - Landmannalaugar

15h ago

Clear conditions

Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Eldgjá - Landmannalaugavegur

15h ago

4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only

About this route

To the largest volcanic canyon in Iceland, in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.Driving conditions on this route are updated every 10 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Weather data comes from the Icelandic Met Office (Vedur.is) and Open-Meteo. In winter (roughly November–April), expect ice, snow, and far shorter daylight hours than shown here in summer - the live conditions above already reflect today's actual state, but budget extra time and check again close to departure.