Álftavatnskrókur

A short, difficult branch off F210 used mainly as an alternative route rather than a destination in itself.

Little traffic — most drivers who reach this junction take the main F210 route instead. Assistance is far away if something goes wrong.

It has one of the shortest seasons of any highland road on record — opening late and closing early, largely because of how long the Syðri-Ófæra takes to become passable and how quickly it closes again.

The Syðri-Ófæra crossing stops vehicles on a regular basis, including experienced super jeep drivers. Only attempt this with a capable vehicle, an experienced driver, and ideally a second vehicle for backup. If you're not certain about the crossing, do not attempt it — take F210 instead.