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Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

South CoastvariesMin vehicle: varies by section4WD required

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The road to Landmannalaugar. North part is easy. South part has rivers and gets real.

That first view of the painted mountains stops every car. Every single one. Photos don't do it justice. Your brain needs time to process.

Farmers used this path to reach summer pastures. Those stone piles marking the way? Centuries old.

The two rivers before the campsite are lowest in morning. Walk them first - water above your knees means wait. The free natural hot spring is way better than the crowded pool.

Why go

The rainbow mountains. That's it. That's the reason. Colors so bright your brain thinks your eyes are broken.

Photo tips

Rain actually helps - washes dust off the colors. Morning mist between peaks is magic. The colors shift as the sun moves.

Wildlife

Ravens follow cars hoping for food. Arctic char in the warm streams. Nothing super exciting but nice to see.

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Map of Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

Map

63.9833°N, 19.0667°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F224 (Landmannalaugar)
Off the main road
23.1 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 54.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
141 km in a straight line
What else is close
380 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Tours near Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hSólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 minGlacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 minKayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 minGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Is F208 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
F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðriNot reportedÓþekkt

F208 typically opens Mid June and closes Mid September — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Fjallabaksleið nyrðri weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Clight drizzle · feels -6°C10 m/sgusts 169 h 52 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:58
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

Fjallabaksleið nyrðri — photo by Borvan53 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Borvan53 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Iceland XXIV - Driving F208 to Landmannalaugar - Full tour - The Ultimate Guide │ Part 119Rafn Sig ( Iceland Video Gallery )
ICELAND: From Vík to Grænihryggur “The Green Ridge”: Epic F208 Drive and hike & The Glymur Waterfallfunibro
F-Roads of Iceland: F208 (Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri)Ervin Drives Around
F208 south of Landmannalaugar, full drive, F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland
Iceland XXVI - F208 - Driving from Landmannalaugar - Full tour - The Ultimate Guide │ Part 121Rafn Sig ( Iceland Video Gallery )
ICELAND F208 - Drive to Landmannalaugar - Full Drive 란드만나우가르 들어가는 F208 드라이브캠JOURNEY OF ELLIE 여행자엘리

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Veiðivatnaleið12 km
  2. 2Landmannalaugavegur13 km
  3. 3Jökulheimaleið19 km
  4. 4Eldgjárvegur20 km
  5. 5Fjallabaksleið syðri24 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ljósafoss12 km
  2. 2Rauðufossar14 km
  3. 3Markarfljótsfoss15 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Landmannalaugar Hot River< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra< 1 km
  3. 3Brennisteinsalda1 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar26 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur54 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Árnes58 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör54 km
  2. 2Krónan63 km
  3. 3Krambúð63 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
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questions

What car do I need for F208?
The minimum vehicle for F208 is "any 4x4 north / medium 4x4 south". 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 F208 in a 2WD car?
No. F208 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 F208 open?
F208 typically opens Mid June and closes Mid September. Always confirm on road.is before you drive — dates shift year to year with the weather.
How do I get to F208?
F208 (Fjallabaksleið nyrðri) 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 F208?
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.

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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