F839 Leirdalsheiðarvegur

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 km53 km33 mi 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

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

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Recorded status changes

Currently Impassable for 8 days · since 14 Oct 2026

• Impassable14 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 only2 Jul 2026
• Open2 Jul 2026
• Open - 4×4 only1 Jul 2026
• Closed22 Jun 2026