F909 Snæfellsleið
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)
~31 km one-way · roughly 1h 3m - 1h 44m 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 F909 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.
Recorded status changes
Currently Open for 7 days · since 31 Aug 2026
- Open31 Aug 2026
- Open21 Aug 2026
- Open13 Aug 2026
- Open2 Aug 2026
- Impassable30 Jul 2026
- Impassable24 Jul 2026
- Open - 4×4 only24 Jul 2026
- Impassable22 Jul 2026
- Closed11 Jul 2026
- Closed22 Jun 2026
Sources: umferdin.is (Vegagerðin) and SafeTravel.is. All F-road statuses → Compare opening dates → Plan a route to Víðimál→