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F-roadSouth Coast

Jökulheimaleið

South CoasteasyMin vehicle: small 4x44WD required

About

Remote road to glacier edges. The tracks beyond are worse.

Gateway to the truly wild stuff.

This road is the easy part. The connecting tracks are where it gets real.

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Map of Jökulheimaleið

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64.0500°N, 18.7000°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
23.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 44.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
158 km in a straight line
What else is close
116 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Jökulheimaleið

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 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hGlacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull. Meet on locationfrom 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
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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 F229 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
F229 JökulheimaleiðNot reportedÓþekkt

F229 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Jökulheimaleið weather and conditions

Last updated

1°Cpartly cloudy · feels -4°C7 m/sgusts 119 h 51 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:56
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
Reserve −12%

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Langisjór8 km
  2. 2Veiðivatnaleið8 km
  3. 3Fjallabaksleið nyrðri19 km
  4. 4Landmannalaugavegur32 km
  5. 5Álftavatnskrókur34 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ófærufoss10 km
  2. 2Silfurfoss16 km
  3. 3Tungnaárfellsfoss21 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra19 km
  2. 2Brennisteinsalda19 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River19 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar33 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur43 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal72 km · 308.2 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör43 km
  2. 2Krónan72 km
  3. 3Krambúð79 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
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What car do I need for F229?
The minimum vehicle for F229 is "small 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 F229 in a 2WD car?
No. F229 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 F229 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 F229?
F229 (Jökulheimaleið) 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 F229?
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.

Data & sources

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

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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