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Lakagígavegur

South CoastmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

Loop around Laki craters. Goes with F206.

Walking through the aftermath of disaster. 240 years old but feels raw.

Circles the craters that changed the world. People drown cars here every year - videos go viral.

One river crossing is tricky. Watch YouTube fails before you go. Learn from their mistakes.

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Map of Lakagígavegur

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63.6500°N, 19.7000°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
11.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 28.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
123 km in a straight line
What else is close
414 mapped places within 20 km

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Is F207 open right now?

Live from Vegagerðin, the authority that opens and closes this road. Every other highland road is on the live F-road map.

1 highland road reported · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F207 LakagígavegurNot reportedÓþekkt

F207 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Lakagígavegur weather and conditions

Last updated

-1°Cheavy snow · feels -10°C13 m/sgusts 189 h 54 mdaylight · 08:07 – 18:01
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Iceland F Roads in 4K - F206 Lakavegur and F207 LakagígarvegurBaseDrifterAbroad
F207 Lakagigavegur | river crossings + full drive | F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland
F-roads of Iceland: F206 & F207 (Lakavegur & Lakagígavegur) (27.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around
F Roads of Iceland: F206 and F207 to Laki with Suzuki JimnyMigle Vitke
Epic drive to the Laki Craters on F206/F207 in Iceland #shorts #icelandBaseDrifterAbroad

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Þórsmerkurvegur10 km
  2. 2Lakavegur11 km
  3. 3Fjallabaksleið syðri25 km
  4. 4Eldgjárvegur29 km
  5. 5Landmannalaugavegur36 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Stigafoss3 km
  2. 2Nauthúsafoss8 km
  3. 3Stakkholtsgjá8 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Seljavallalaug10 km
  2. 2Hot Spring Shower18 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur29 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur29 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar36 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Hella40 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan28 km
  2. 2Bónus37 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin40 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F207?
The minimum vehicle for F207 is "medium 4x4". A proper 4WD like the Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara covers "any 4x4" roads; pick something larger for "medium 4x4" routes. The rental section below has live prices — the code MAP gives 12% off.
Can I drive F207 in a 2WD car?
No. F207 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.
When does F207 open?
Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.
How do I get to F207?
F207 (Lakagígavegur) is located in South Coast. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.
Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F207?
No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.

All f-roads18 F-roads in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams