270 km270 km168 mi from Reykjavík · ~3h 35m· Updated
Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.
Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 weekdays, 07:30-20:00 weekends (winter schedule)
Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works
Snow clearing: 2 days a week (Mon, Fri), 09:00-17:00 weekdays (winter schedule). Also flagged for half-cost clearing
Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works
Snow clearing: Half-cost clearing on request (winter schedule)
Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works
Live conditions for the full circuit, not just the road into Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Dramatic 100m deep canyon carved by a glacial river. Lush green walls, winding river below. Featured in Justin Bieber's music video.
Volcanic crater row from the devastating 1783 eruption. 130 craters stretching 27km. F-road access required.
Requires 4x4
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
Highland geothermal paradise. Rhyolite mountains, natural hot springs, and hiking. Starting point of the Laugavegur trail. 4x4 required.
Requires 4x4
Highland nature reserve surrounding Torfajökull volcano. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, hot springs, hiking trails. 4x4 required.
Requires 4x4
Nature reserve in Vatnajökull National Park. Glacier hiking, Svartifoss waterfall, and access to the ice cap.