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Landmannalaugavegur

South Coast, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

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F-roadSouth Coast

Landmannalaugavegur

South Coast, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar. Two rivers guard the campsite.

So close you can taste it. Then two rivers say 'prove yourself.'

You can park before the rivers and walk. Many do. The rivers catch people off guard after rain.

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Map of Landmannalaugavegur

Landmannalaugavegur is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9000°N, 19.2500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 30.7 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 51.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 134 km in a straight line
What else is close: 423 mapped places within 20 km

Is F224 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 · Vegagerðin, updated 19 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F224 Landmannalaugavegur	Open	Greiðfært

F224 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Landmannalaugavegur weather and conditions

At Landmannalaugavegur in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), mostly clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 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

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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 Landmannalaugavegur

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: Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

F-roads of Iceland: F224 (Landmannalaugavegur) (17.07.2020) — Landmannalaugavegur — video poster — F-roads of Iceland: F224 (Landmannalaugavegur) (17.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around

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

Road to Landmannalaugar F208 & F224 — Landmannalaugavegur — video poster — Road to Landmannalaugar F208 & F224Walkabout Malta

Fording in Iceland: F224 Last fording to Landmannalaugar — Landmannalaugavegur — video poster — Fording in Iceland: F224 Last fording to LandmannalaugarRoadtrip Onky Monk

Island Landmannalaugar F224 die letzten Meter — Landmannalaugavegur — video poster — Island Landmannalaugar F224 die letzten MeterClaymore242

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What car do I need for F224?

The minimum vehicle for F224 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 F224 in a 2WD car?

No. F224 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 F224 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 F224?

F224 (Landmannalaugavegur) 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 F224?

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

900 m

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

6.1 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Tungnaárfellsfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

8 km·~10 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River

14 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Brennisteinsalda

14 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Álftavatn

4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Höskuldsskáli

5.5 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Hvanngil

7.9 km·~9 min drive

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

#4.Landmannalaugar

14 km·~16 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

51 km·~61 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

57 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

58 km·~70 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör

60 km·~72 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

33 km·~40 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur

51 km·~61 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes

51 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

55 km·~66 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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