F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur
South Highlands · Highland mountain road · 4x4 only · updated
Current conditions
Open.
Updated · from Vegagerðin.
Typical opening
mid – late June
Branches off Route 35 (Kjölur approach) at the foot of the Skjaldbreiður shield volcano and runs south through the Þjórsá lava field toward the Grímsnes highland fringe. Uneven lava terrain and no services: 4x4 only.
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)
~70 km one-way · roughly 2h 20m - 3h 54m 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 F338 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.
Nearby weather
12°C10 m/s wind
From Þingvellir, ~42 km away
Nearest reporting weather station - may not reflect conditions on the highland road itself.
Along the way
Curated destinations near F338's route.
Recorded status changes
Currently Open for 7 days · since 31 Aug 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 only23 Jun 2026
- Closed22 Jun 2026
Sources: umferdin.is (Vegagerðin) and SafeTravel.is. All F-road statuses → Compare opening dates → Plan a route to Geysir→