Iceland Roads

Hveradalir

also known as Valley of Hot Springs

200 km from Reykjavík · ~4h 0m · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated

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

Temperature8°C
Wind3.5 m/s (gusts 7)

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

Ásgarður - Hveradalir
4h ago
95
4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only

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