Lakagígar

also known as Laki Craters

290 km from Reykjavík · ~4h 30m · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated Jul 30, 06:55 UTC

Volcanic crater row from the devastating 1783 eruption. 130 craters stretching 27km. F-road access 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 Lakagígar

Temperature11°C

Wind0.9 m/s (gusts 1)

Forecast: next 24h

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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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Road conditions along the route

Lakavegur: Fagrifoss - Lakagígar

4h ago

4x4 vehicles onlyMountain vehicles only

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