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Fjallabaksleið syðri

South Coast, IcelandhardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

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F-roadSouth Coast

Fjallabaksleið syðri

South Coast, IcelandhardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

About

The road to that famous green cone mountain - Mælifell. Serious rivers. Opens late, closes early.

Standing at Mælifell, you get why astronauts trained in Iceland. This is as close to alien as Earth gets. The silence rings in your ears.

Maps left this area blank until the 1900s. Early explorers called it 'the desert behind the glaciers.' Some people went in and never came out.

The Holmsá river changes by the hour. Glacier melt is unpredictable. Cross before noon or wait until evening. Getting stuck here costs $3000+ for rescue. Not joking.

Why go

Mælifell is the most photographed mountain in Iceland for a reason. Perfect green cone in black sand. Looks fake. It's not.

Photo tips

Shoot Mælifell from the northeast in afternoon. Drones need permits but worth it. Fog rolling through makes insane photos.

Wildlife

Arctic foxes den in the lava here. White winter coat against black sand - incredible contrast if you spot one.

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Map of Fjallabaksleið syðri

Fjallabaksleið syðri is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8000°N, 19.3333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road F261 (Emstruleið)
Off the main road: 32.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 44.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 133 km in a straight line
What else is close: 317 mapped places within 20 km

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.

Is F210 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 closed or closed in places · Vegagerðin, updated 18 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri	Impassable	Ófært

F210 typically opens Late July and closes Early September — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Fjallabaksleið syðri weather and conditions

At Fjallabaksleið syðri in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Fjallabaksleið syðri

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Moyan Brenn from Italy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

MOST BEAUTIFUL & ADVENTUROUS Road of Iceland: Route F210 — Fjallabaksleið syðri — video poster — MOST BEAUTIFUL & ADVENTUROUS Road of Iceland: Route F210Got2Go

Iceland F-Roads: F210 south (2022, no sound, dashcam) — Fjallabaksleið syðri — video poster — Iceland F-Roads: F210 south (2022, no sound, dashcam)Roadtrip Onky Monk

ISLANDE – HIGHLANDS du sud en solo (F210, F232, F261, Thórsmörk) Épisode 1 — Fjallabaksleið syðri — video poster — ISLANDE – HIGHLANDS du sud en solo (F210, F232, F261, Thórsmörk) Épisode 1HORS-PISTE

F210 Full Length Drive | all river crossings | F-roads Iceland 4K — Fjallabaksleið syðri — video poster — F210 Full Length Drive | all river crossings | F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland

Iceland Timelapse F210 south — Fjallabaksleið syðri — video poster — Iceland Timelapse F210 southRoadtrip Onky Monk

Iceland: 104km of F Roads (F224,F208,F233,F210,F232,F209) — Fjallabaksleið syðri — video poster — Iceland: 104km of F Roads (F224,F208,F233,F210,F232,F209)GALEFORCETV

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What car do I need for F210?

The minimum vehicle for F210 is "large 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 F210 in a 2WD car?

No. F210 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 F210 open?

F210 typically opens Late July and closes Early September. Always confirm on road.is before you drive — dates shift year to year with the weather.

How do I get to F210?

F210 (Fjallabaksleið syðri) 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 F210?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Stakkholtsgjá

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Rauðufossar

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

20 km·~23 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

21 km·~25 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

25 km·~30 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Emstrur

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#2.Hvanngil

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#3.Álftavatn

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#4.Þvergil

15 km·~18 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

45 km·~53 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

53 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

61 km·~73 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

44 km·~53 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

45 km·~54 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

52 km·~63 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Moyan Brenn from Italy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community