Iceland Roads

Reykjavík → Eldgjá

To the largest volcanic canyon in Iceland, in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. · approx. 176 km · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated

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

Route

176 km4h 53m
Roads:49126F225

Weather at Eldgjá

Temperature13°C
Wind1.5 m/s (gusts 3)

Forecast next 8h

0:004°C3 m/s
1:004°C3 m/s
2:003°C3 m/s
3:002°C2 m/s
4:002°C3 m/s
5:002°C3 m/s
6:002°C3 m/s
7:004°C3 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

  • Fiskislóð
    N1 · 1 km off route
    B95 199.9
    Diesel 225.9
  • Klöpp
    ÓB · on route
    B95 198.4
    Diesel 221.7
  • Ánanaust
    Olís · on route
    B95 225.8
    Diesel 242.8
  • Suðurströnd
    Orkan · 2 km off route
    B95 224.2
    Diesel 240.9
  • Birkimelur
    Orkan · on route
    B95 224.2
    Diesel 240.9
  • Eiðistorg
    Orkan · 2 km off route
    B95 224.2
    Diesel 240.9
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Plan this route

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Notable stops along the way

Sky Lagoon

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

2 km off route

Hveragerði

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

2 km off route

Reykjadalur

Geothermal river valley near Hveragerði. Natural hot river where you can bathe. 1-hour hike from the parking lot.

2 km off route

Selfoss

Largest town in South Iceland. Service hub for the Golden Circle and South Coast. Convenient stop for fuel and supplies.

Right on the route

Hveradalir

Highland geothermal area in Kerlingarfjöll. Colorful hot springs, steam vents, and hiking trails. 4x4 required.

4 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Lækjargata - Njarðargata
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringbraut
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur : Hringvegur - Laugaland
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur: Laugaland - Bjallavegur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur : Bjallavegur - Galtalækur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur : Galtalækur - Þingskálavegur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur : Þingskálavegur - Landmannaleið
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landmannaleið vestan Heklu
16h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Landmannaleið: Hekla - Landmannahellir
16h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain 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.