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Reykjavík → Vestrahorn

Long South Coast drive past Höfn to the iconic Vestrahorn mountain silhouette. · approx. 468 km· Updated

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Long South Coast drive past Höfn to the iconic Vestrahorn mountain silhouette. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Moderate crosswind across the road
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Moderate crosswind across the road. About 11 m/s blowing across Hringvegur: Hvolsvöllur - Hella - keep a firm grip, especially in a campervan or high-sided vehicle.

Route

468 km6h 53m
Roads:491261205999720

Weather at Vestrahorn

Temperature11°C
Wind8.8 m/s (gusts 11)

Forecast next 8h

0:0010°C9 m/s
1:009°C9 m/s
2:009°C10 m/s
3:009°C11 m/s
4:009°C10 m/s
5:0010°C10 m/s
6:0010°C10 m/s
7:0011°C10 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

Seljalandsfoss

Iconic waterfall you can walk behind. 60m drop from a sea cliff. Part of the South Coast route. Gljúfrabúi waterfall hidden nearby.

2 km off route

Skógafoss

One of Iceland's largest waterfalls. 25m wide, 60m drop. Rainbow visible in spray on sunny days. Climb staircase for panoramic view.

6 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Lækjargata - Njarðargata
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringbraut
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hvolsvöllur - Hella
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Markarfljót - Hvolsvöllur
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Steinar - Markarfljót
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Dyrhólavegur - Steinar
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Reynisfjall
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Vík
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Mýrdalssand
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Skaftárunguvegur - Skálm
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Eldhraun
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Síðu
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Skeiðarársand
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Fagurhólsmýri - Freysnes
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Fagurhólsmýri-Kvísker
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Breiðamerkursand: Jökulsá - Kvíá
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hornafjarðarvegur (Hólmur) - Jökulsá
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hólmur - Nesjahverfi
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Nýtt hringtorg - Nesjahverfi
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hvalnes - Hafnarvegur
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Stokksnesvegur
7h ago
100
Clear conditions

About this route

Long South Coast drive past Höfn to the iconic Vestrahorn mountain silhouette.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.