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Landmannaleið

South Coast, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

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F-roadSouth Coast

Landmannaleið

South Coast, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

A western shortcut into Landmannalaugar, connecting to F208. It's used as an alternative to the busier main approach.

Less traffic than the main Landmannalaugar road. Fewer other vehicles around also means less immediate help if you need it.

It exists as the quieter of two ways into Landmannalaugar, joining the F208 network rather than running as its own destination.

Early-season snowmelt makes the river crossings here higher and less predictable — road.is and on-the-ground checks matter more in June than in late summer. July and August are the safer months on record.

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Landmannaleið is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0333°N, 19.5500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 11.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 34.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 117 km in a straight line
What else is close: 104 mapped places within 20 km

Is F225 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
F225 Landmannaleið	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

F225 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Landmannaleið weather and conditions

At Landmannaleið in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Landmannaleið

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

Landmannaleið — photo by Pjt56 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Pjt56 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

F-Roads of Iceland: F225 (Landmannaleið) (20.07.2020) — Landmannaleið — video poster — F-Roads of Iceland: F225 (Landmannaleið) (20.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around

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Iceland | F225 drive from West - Detour to Rauðaskál (Hekla F-road) | F-Roads — Landmannaleið — video poster — Iceland | F225 drive from West - Detour to Rauðaskál (Hekla F-road) | F-RoadsDarklands Photo

Fantastic river crossing in Iceland. F225 to Landmanalaugar — Landmannaleið — video poster — Fantastic river crossing in Iceland. F225 to LandmanalaugarSwissOverlander - 4X4 | OVERLAND | TRAVEL

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What car do I need for F225?

At least a medium 4x4. It's rated medium difficulty for the river crossings along the way.

Is F225 less crowded than the main road to Landmannalaugar?

Yes — it carries less traffic than F208's main approach, though that also means less help nearby if something goes wrong.

When is F225 safest to drive?

July and August, on record. Earlier in the season, snowmelt raises the river crossings and makes them less predictable.

What does F225 connect to?

It connects into the F208 (Fjallabaksleið nyrðri) network, the main route toward Landmannalaugar.

Can a 2WD car use F225?

No. It's an F-road — 2WD vehicles are barred by law and voids rental insurance coverage.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Rauðufossar

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Rangárbotnar

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Tröllkonuhlaup

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Markarfljótsfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Brennisteinsalda

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

7.8 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Rjúpnavellir

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Landmannahellir

16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#4.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

21 km·~25 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

39 km·~47 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

46 km·~55 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

47 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

61 km·~73 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

22 km·~27 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

46 km·~55 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

Data & sources

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Pjt56 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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