Iceland Roads

F902 Kverkfjallaleið

Highland mountain road · 4x4 only · updated

Closed

Current conditions

Closed.

Impassable

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)

~68 km68 km42 mi one-way · roughly 2h 17m - 3h 48m 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 F902 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.

Along the way

Curated destinations near F902's route.

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Recorded status changes

Currently Impassable for 1 day · since 20 Oct 2026

  • Impassable20 Oct 2026
  • Closed8 Oct 2026
  • Closed8 Oct 2026
  • Closed8 Oct 2026
  • Closed8 Oct 2026
  • Closed8 Oct 2026
  • Closed8 Oct 2026
  • Closed5 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 only26 Jun 2026
  • Closed22 Jun 2026

Sources: umferdin.is (Vegagerðin) and SafeTravel.is. All F-road statuses → Compare opening dates → Plan a route to Kverkfjöll→

A 4x4 is legally required on this road, and a 2WD rental’s insurance is void the moment it turns onto it. What that means for your rental →