Reykjavík → Stuðlagil
Across the country to Studlagil Canyon, East Iceland's stunning basalt column gorge. · approx. 586 km· Updated
- Clear surface, light wind, good weather
- 4x4 vehicles only
Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.
Route
Weather at Stuðlagil
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Fuel stops on the way
- FiskislóðN1 · 1 km off routeB95 199.9Diesel 225.9
- KlöppÓB · on routeB95 198.3Diesel 223.5
- ÁnanaustOlís · on routeB95 225.8Diesel 244.8
- SuðurströndOrkan · 2 km off routeB95 224.1Diesel 242.8
- BirkimelurOrkan · on routeB95 224.1Diesel 242.8
- EiðistorgOrkan · 2 km off routeB95 224.1Diesel 242.8
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
Hengifoss
One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 128m. Striking red clay strata between black basalt columns. 2.5km hike with Litlanesfoss along the way.
5 km off route
Egilsstaðir
Main service hub of East Iceland. Near Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, Hengifoss waterfall, and multiple fjords. Largest town in the east.
2 km off route
Road conditions along the route
About this route
Across the country to Studlagil Canyon, East Iceland's stunning basalt column gorge.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.