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Reykjavík → Landmannalaugar

Highland 4x4 route to geothermal pools and rhyolite mountains - requires a 4x4. · approx. 183 km · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated

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Highland 4x4 route to geothermal pools and rhyolite mountains - requires a 4x4. 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

183 km4h 0m
Roads:49126F225208

Weather at Landmannalaugar

Temperature10°C
Wind3.3 m/s (gusts 4)

Forecast next 8h

0:005°C4 m/s
1:004°C2 m/s
2:003°C1 m/s
3:003°C2 m/s
4:003°C2 m/s
5:003°C3 m/s
6:004°C3 m/s
7:004°C4 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

Eldgjá

Largest volcanic canyon in the world. 40km long, up to 600m wide. Part of the Katla volcanic system. Ófærufoss waterfall inside. 4x4 recommended.

6 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Lækjargata - Njarðargata
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringbraut
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar
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100
Clear conditions
Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur : Hringvegur - Laugaland
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur: Laugaland - Bjallavegur
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur : Bjallavegur - Galtalækur
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur : Galtalækur - Þingskálavegur
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landvegur : Þingskálavegur - Landmannaleið
20h ago
100
Clear conditions
Landmannaleið vestan Heklu
20h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Landmannaleið: Hekla - Landmannahellir
20h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Landmannaleið: Landmannahellir - Fjallabak N
20h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Sigalda - Landmannalaugar
20h ago
100
Clear conditions

About this route

Highland 4x4 route to geothermal pools and rhyolite mountains - requires a 4x4.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.