F575 Eysteinsdalsleið
Highland mountain road · 4x4 only · updated
Current conditions
Open.
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)
~11 km one-way · roughly 23m - 38m 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 F575 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.
Nearby weather
11°C7 m/s wind
From Stykkishólmur, ~57 km away
Nearest reporting weather station - may not reflect conditions on the highland road itself.
Along the way
Curated destinations near F575's route.
Fishing village on the south coast of Snæfellsnes. Basalt columns, Gatklettur stone arch, and hiking trails along the cliffs.
- 52 min (40 km) drive from Snæfellsnes
SnæfellsnesPeninsula in West Iceland. Snæfellsjökull glacier volcano, black churches, basalt cliffs, seal watching. Often called 'Iceland in Miniature'.
- 33 min (7 km) drive from Ólafsvík
Recorded status changes
Currently Open for 7 days · since 31 Aug 2026
- Open31 Aug 2026
- Open21 Aug 2026
- Open13 Aug 2026
- Open12 Aug 2026
- Closed11 Aug 2026
- Open2 Aug 2026
- Open - 4×4 only30 Jul 2026
- Open - 4×4 only11 Jul 2026
- Open - 4×4 only30 Jun 2026
- Impassable22 Jun 2026
Sources: umferdin.is (Vegagerðin) and SafeTravel.is. All F-road statuses → Compare opening dates → Plan a route to Snæfellsnes→