Eldgjá

also known as Fire Gorge

240 km from Reykjavík · ~4h 30m · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated Sep 13, 11:25 UTC

Largest volcanic canyon in the world. 40km long, up to 600m wide. Part of the Katla volcanic system. Ófærufoss waterfall inside. 4x4 recommended. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.

4x4 required (expected on this route)

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Eldgjá

Temperature9°C

Wind6.3 m/s (gusts 8)

Forecast: next 24h

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Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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Road conditions along the route

Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Búland - Eldgjá

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Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Eldgjá - Landmannalaugavegur

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Drives to Eldgjá

Reykjavík → EldgjáTo the largest volcanic canyon in Iceland, in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.

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