Iceland Roads

Reykjavík → Þórsmörk

Highland 4x4 route through river crossings to the Valley of Thor - requires a 4x4. · approx. 155 km · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated

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Highland 4x4 route through river crossings to the Valley of Thor - 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

155 km3h 35m
Roads:491261249F249

Weather at Þórsmörk

Temperature8°C
Wind6.6 m/s (gusts 9)

Forecast next 8h

0:003°C2 m/s
1:004°C3 m/s
2:004°C3 m/s
3:004°C5 m/s
4:005°C5 m/s
5:006°C5 m/s
6:007°C5 m/s
7:007°C5 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

  • Fiskislóð
    N1 · 1 km off route
    B95 232.6
    Diesel 272.0
  • Klöpp
    ÓB · on route
    B95 232.5
    Diesel 271.7
  • Ánanaust
    Olís · on 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
  • Eiðistorg
    Orkan · 2 km off 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.

2 km off route

Garðabær

Municipality in the Capital Region, adjacent to Reykjavík.

7 km off route

Kópavogur

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

4 km off route

Mosfellsbær

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

6 km off route

Hveragerði

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

2 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Lækjargata - Njarðargata
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringbraut
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hvolsvöllur - Hella
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Markarfljót - Hvolsvöllur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Þórsmerkurvegur að Seljalandsfossi
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Þórsmerkurvegur: Seljalandsfoss - Merkurvegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Þórsmerkurvegur: Merkurvegur - Stóra-Mörk
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Þórsmerkurvegur: Stóra-Mörk - Nauthúsagil
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only
Þórsmerkurvegur: Nauthúsagil - Jökultungur
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only
Þórsmerkurvegur: Jökultungur - Básar
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only

About this route

Highland 4x4 route through river crossings to the Valley of Thor - 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.