Hveradalir

also known as Valley of Hot Springs

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

100

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. (Low confidence - limited live data; double-check road.is and vedur.is.) (No live road-surface data for this area - based on current weather only.)

No live road-surface reports for this area - score reflects weather only

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

Temperature13°C

Wind3.0 m/s (gusts 6)

Forecast: next 24h

0:006°C8 m/s

3:005°C9 m/s

6:006°C8 m/s

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18:0013°C5 m/s

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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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Drives to Hveradalir

Reykjavík → HveradalirHighland drive to Hveradalir's colourful geothermal valley in Kerlingarfjöll.

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