Iceland Roads

Hraunfossar

also known as Lava Falls

110 km from Reykjavík · ~1h 30m· Updated

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Series of waterfalls where crystal clear water springs from a lava field into the Hvítá river. Near Barnafoss. West Iceland. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
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Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Hraunfossar

Temperature9°C
Wind3.1 m/s (gusts 6)

Forecast: next 24h

0:005°C2 m/s
3:005°C1 m/s
6:007°C2 m/s
9:009°C7 m/s
12:009°C9 m/s
15:0010°C11 m/s
18:0010°C10 m/s
21:0010°C4 m/s

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

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