Iceland Roads

Fjallabak

also known as Torfajökull area

200 km from Reykjavík · ~4h 10m · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated

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Highland nature reserve surrounding Torfajökull volcano. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, hot springs, hiking trails. 4x4 required. Routes are closed or impassable. Do not attempt to drive.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
  • 4x4 required (expected on this route)
  • Road reported impassable or closed
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 Fjallabak

Temperature8°C
Wind6.6 m/s (gusts 9)

Forecast: next 24h

0:00-1°C2 m/s
3:000°C3 m/s
6:000°C7 m/s
9:001°C9 m/s
12:001°C14 m/s
15:002°C15 m/s
18:003°C15 m/s
21:003°C14 m/s

Live road cameras nearby

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

Guides for this trip

F-roads

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Rental

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Winter

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Road conditions along the route

Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Sigalda - Landmannalaugar
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Fjallabaksleið syðri: Snæbýli - Álftavatnskrókur
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only
Landmannaleið: Landmannahellir - Fjallabak N
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið syðri: Álftavatnskrókur - Strútur
8h ago
0
Impassable
Fjallabaksleið syðri: Strútur - Emstruleið
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Búland - Eldgjá
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Eldgjá - Landmannalaugavegur
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri - Langisjór
8h ago
95
4x4 vehicles only4x4 vehicles only

Drives to Fjallabak

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Nearby destinations

All of Highlands →
Landmannalaugar10 km away

Highland geothermal paradise. Rhyolite mountains, natural hot springs, and hiking. Starting point of the Laugavegur trail. 4x4 required.

Requires 4x4

Eldgjá30 km away

Largest volcanic canyon in the world. 40km long, up to 600m wide. Part of the Katla volcanic system. Ófærufoss waterfall inside. 4x4 recommended.

Requires 4x4

Þórsmörk31 km away

Beautiful valley between glaciers Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull, and Tindfjallajökull. Lush green, river crossings. 4x4 required.

Requires 4x4

Sólheimajökull43 km away

Glacier tongue descending from Mýrdalsjökull. Popular for guided glacier hikes. Visible from Route 1 parking lot.

Skógafoss45 km away

One of Iceland's largest waterfalls. 25m wide, 60m drop. Rainbow visible in spray on sunny days. Climb staircase for panoramic view.

Seljalandsfoss51 km away

Iconic waterfall you can walk behind. 60m drop from a sea cliff. Part of the South Coast route. Gljúfrabúi waterfall hidden nearby.