F233 Álftavatnskrókur
Highland mountain road · 4x4 only · updated
Current conditions
Not open yet.
Updated · from Vegagerðin.
Typical opening
Highland F-roads typically open between mid-June and mid-July once the snow has melted and rivers drop, and close again in September (or earlier in bad weather). We don't have a dated record for this route yet - rely on the live status above.
Estimates are not a guarantee. Vegagerðin sets each year's opening after inspecting the route; a heavy winter pushes it later. Always confirm the live status before you drive.
Route length (estimate)
~21 km21 km13 mi one-way · roughly 41m - 1h 9m driving time
A rough planning range only, from the road's real length at two flat reference speeds - it does not account for weather, the road surface on the day (potholes, washboard, mud), time spent scouting and crossing rivers (each can add 15-60+ minutes), or pulling aside for oncoming traffic on single-lane stretches. Real trips on F233 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.
Nearby weather
2°C2°C36°F1 m/s5 km/h3 mph wind
From Vík, ~54 km54 km33 mi away
Nearest reporting weather station - may not reflect conditions on the highland road itself.
Along the way
Curated destinations near F233's route.
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Recorded status changes
Currently Closed for 14 days · since 8 Oct 2026
- Closed8 Oct 2026
- Closed8 Oct 2026
- Closed8 Oct 2026
- Closed8 Oct 2026
- Closed8 Oct 2026
- Closed8 Oct 2026
- Closed6 Oct 2026
- Open31 Aug 2026
- Open21 Aug 2026
- Open13 Aug 2026
- Open2 Aug 2026
- Open - 4×4 only30 Jul 2026
- Open - 4×4 only11 Jul 2026
- Open - 4×4 only8 Jul 2026
- Impassable7 Jul 2026
- Closed22 Jun 2026
Sources: umferdin.is (Vegagerðin) and SafeTravel.is. All F-road statuses → Compare opening dates → Plan a route to Eldgjá→
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