F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

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 km70 km44 mi 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

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

Along the way

Curated destinations near F338's route.

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Recorded status changes

Currently Closed for 8 days · since 14 Oct 2026

• Closed14 Oct 2026
• Open8 Oct 2026
• Open8 Oct 2026
• Open8 Oct 2026
• Open8 Oct 2026
• Open8 Oct 2026
• Open8 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 only23 Jun 2026
• Closed22 Jun 2026