F249 Þórsmörk

Typical opening

mid – late June

Krossá and other rivers make this 4x4-only and timing-sensitive.

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)

~9 km one-way · roughly 19m - 31m 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 F249 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.

Nearby weather

Nearest reporting weather station - may not reflect conditions on the highland road itself.

Recorded status changes

Currently Open for 1 day · since 2 Aug 2026

• Open2 Aug 2026
• Open - 4×4 only30 Jul 2026
• Open - 4×4 only11 Jul 2026
• Open - 4×4 only22 Jun 2026