Highland & F-roads

When highland roads open and what vehicle is needed

F-roads are for 4x4 vehicles only. Driving a 2WD on an F-road is illegal and voids your insurance. Roads don't open until June–July.

F35 (Kjölur)

Open: June–Sept

Vehicle: 4x4 required

Note: Connects south and north, ~200 km

Open: June–Sept

Vehicle: 4x4 required

Note: Difficult, river crossings, remote

Open: June–Sept

Vehicle: 4x4, large vehicle

Note: Many river crossings

Open: June–Sept

Vehicle: 4x4 required

Note: Connects south coast and Skaftafell

Open: June–Sept

Vehicle: 4x4 required

Note: Connects northeast

The Road Administration site (road.is) shows real-time conditions on all roads. Don't trust GPS — some roads are closed even if GPS says otherwise.

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