Reykjavík → Fjallabak

To the Fjallabak Nature Reserve - colourful rhyolite mountains and hot springs. · approx. 180 km · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated Jul 30, 02:45 UTC

To the Fjallabak Nature Reserve - colourful rhyolite mountains and hot springs. 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

180 km5h 28m

Roads:49126F225

Weather at Fjallabak

Temperature11°C

Wind2.7 m/s (gusts 6)

Forecast next 8h

0:001°C7 m/s

1:001°C6 m/s

2:001°C6 m/s

3:000°C5 m/s

4:000°C6 m/s

5:000°C5 m/s

6:001°C6 m/s

7:002°C6 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

Fiskislóð
N1 · 1 km off route
B95 199.9
Diesel 225.9
Klöpp
ÓB · on route
B95 198.3
Diesel 223.5
Ánanaust
Olís · on route
B95 225.8
Diesel 244.8
Suðurströnd
Orkan · 2 km off route
B95 224.1
Diesel 242.8
Birkimelur
Orkan · on route
B95 224.1
Diesel 242.8
Eiðistorg
Orkan · 2 km off route
B95 224.1
Diesel 242.8

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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

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringbraut

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Landvegur : Hringvegur - Laugaland

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Landvegur: Laugaland - Bjallavegur

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Landvegur : Bjallavegur - Galtalækur

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Landvegur : Galtalækur - Þingskálavegur

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Landvegur : Þingskálavegur - Landmannaleið

24h ago

100

Clear conditions

Landmannaleið vestan Heklu

24h ago

4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only

Landmannaleið: Hekla - Landmannahellir

24h ago

4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only

About this route

To the Fjallabak Nature Reserve - colourful rhyolite mountains and hot springs.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.