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Landmannaleið

South CoastmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

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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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64.0333°N, 19.5500°W · South Coast

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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

Tours near Landmannaleið

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 hSecret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 minFamily Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 hKayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 hRiver Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 hFamily Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 hLAVA Centre: Schoolgroups (up to 18 years)from 1.800 ISK · 1 hSnowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökullfrom 34.990 ISK · 3 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 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 · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F225 LandmannaleiðNot reportedÓþekkt

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

Landmannaleið weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cdrizzle · feels -6°C11 m/sgusts 179 h 52 mdaylight · 08:08 – 17:59
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

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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
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Photos & videos

Landmannaleið — photo by Pjt56 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Pjt56 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
F-Roads of Iceland: F225 (Landmannaleið) (20.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around
F225 Landmannaleið | river crossings + full drive | F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland
Iceland | F225 drive from West - Detour to Rauðaskál (Hekla F-road) | F-RoadsDarklands Photo
Fantastic river crossing in Iceland. F225 to LandmanalaugarSwissOverlander - 4X4 | OVERLAND | TRAVEL
Landmannalaugar , Iceland : A full route video of the F225 road adventure. A full video of F225 roadAtlas walker

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Haukadalsvegur7 km
  2. 2Skjaldbreiðarvegur7 km
  3. 3Hlöðuvallavegur8 km
  4. 4Hagavatnsvegur18 km
  5. 5Landmannalaugavegur21 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Rauðufossar10 km
  2. 2Rangárbotnar11 km
  3. 3Tröllkonuhlaup12 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur19 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra22 km
  3. 3Brennisteinsalda24 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar22 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Árnes34 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Flúðir39 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð39 km
  2. 2Krónan46 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin47 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
asked
questions

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.

Data & sources

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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