F586 Haukadalsskarð
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)
~29 km29 km18 mi one-way · roughly 58m - 1h 37m 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 F586 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.
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Recorded status changes
Currently Closed for 7 days · since 15 Oct 2026
- Closed15 Oct 2026
- Open8 Oct 2026
- Open8 Oct 2026
- Open8 Oct 2026
- Open8 Oct 2026
- Open8 Oct 2026
- Open8 Oct 2026
- Impassable22 Jun 2026
Sources: umferdin.is (Vegagerðin) and SafeTravel.is. All F-road statuses → Compare opening dates → Plan a route to Búðardalur→
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