Iceland Roads

Fjallabak

also known as Torfajökull area

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

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Closed
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.
  • 4x4 required (expected on this route)
  • Road reported impassable or closed
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
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

Temperature11°C
Wind0.4 m/s (gusts 1)

Forecast: next 24h

0:001°C6 m/s
3:000°C5 m/s
6:000°C7 m/s
9:001°C10 m/s
12:003°C10 m/s
15:005°C8 m/s
18:005°C10 m/s
21:005°C8 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

Winter driving in Iceland: the real local guide

Road conditions along the route

Landmannaleið: Landmannahellir - Fjallabak N
19h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið syðri: Álftavatnskrókur - Strútur
19h ago
0
Impassable
Fjallabaksleið syðri: Strútur - Emstruleið
19h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Sigalda - Landmannalaugar
19h ago
100
Clear conditions
Fjallabaksleið syðri: Snæbýli - Álftavatnskrókur
19h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri - Langisjór
19h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Búland - Eldgjá
19h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri: Eldgjá - Landmannalaugavegur
19h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only

Drives to Fjallabak

Nearby destinations

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Eldgjá7 km away

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Requires 4x4

Landmannalaugar10 km away

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

Requires 4x4

Hveradalir28 km away

Highland geothermal area in Kerlingarfjöll. Colorful hot springs, steam vents, and hiking trails. 4x4 required.

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.