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Eldgjárvegur

South Coast, IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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F-roadSouth Coast

Eldgjárvegur

South Coast, IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

About

Short road to Eldgjá canyon. Easy drive, great hiking.

Quick payoff. Easy drive to a massive volcanic fissure.

No rivers on this road itself. But you need to cross F208 rivers to get here.

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Eldgjárvegur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8500°N, 19.3333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 32.1 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 45.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 131 km in a straight line
What else is close: 258 mapped places within 20 km

F223 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Eldgjárvegur weather and conditions

At Eldgjárvegur in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 3 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 30 August 2026, 17:45· 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 Eldgjárvegur

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

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F223 Eldgjárvegur (road to Eldgjá) full drive | F-roads Iceland 4K — Eldgjárvegur — video poster — F223 Eldgjárvegur (road to Eldgjá) full drive | F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland

F-Roads of Iceland: F223 (Eldgjárvegur) — Eldgjárvegur — video poster — F-Roads of Iceland: F223 (Eldgjárvegur)Ervin Drives Around

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What car do I need for F223?

The minimum vehicle for F223 is "any 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 F223 in a 2WD car?

No. F223 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 F223 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 F223?

F223 (Eldgjárvegur) 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 F223?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

7.3 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

9.4 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Stakkholtsgjá

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

10 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

15 km·~18 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

19 km·~23 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

20 km·~25 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Álftavatn

5.2 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Hvanngil

6.6 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Emstrur

9.5 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Höskuldsskáli

12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

46 km·~55 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

57 km·~69 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

39 km·~46 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

51 km·~61 min drive

N1 · 309.9 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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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