F839 Leirdalsheiðarvegur
North Highlands · Highland mountain road · 4x4 only · updated
Current conditions
Open.
Updated · from Vegagerðin.
Typical opening
early – mid July
Climbs from the Eyjafjörður lowlands over Leirdalsheiði heath and links up with the central highland network east of Akureyri; used to reach highland huts and hiking trailheads. Remote, gravel, and slow going.
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)
~53 km one-way · roughly 1h 47m - 2h 58m 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 F839 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.
Nearby weather
9°C7 m/s wind
From Akureyri, ~31 km away
Nearest reporting weather station - may not reflect conditions on the highland road itself.
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 only2 Jul 2026
- Open2 Jul 2026
- Open - 4×4 only1 Jul 2026
- Closed22 Jun 2026
Sources: umferdin.is (Vegagerðin) and SafeTravel.is. All F-road statuses → Compare opening dates → Plan a route to Grenivík→