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Álftavatnskrókur

South CoastextremeMin vehicle: super jeep4WD required

About

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.

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63.7500°N, 18.8667°W · South Coast

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Getting there
Road F232 (Öldufellsleið)
Off the main road
24.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vík í Mýrdal — 37.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
157 km in a straight line
What else is close
75 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

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Is F233 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
F233 ÁlftavatnskrókurNot reportedÓþekkt

F233 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Álftavatnskrókur weather and conditions

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3°Clight drizzle · feels -5°C11 m/sgusts 179 h 53 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:57
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
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Photos & videos

F233 Álftavatnskrókur, F-roads Iceland 4K (full drive)Epic Iceland
Iceland: 104km of F Roads (F224,F208,F233,F210,F232,F209)GALEFORCETV
F233 Furt nördlich der Alftavötn - Island 2016UW4E

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Öldufellsleið4 km
  2. 2Fjallabaksleið syðri24 km
  3. 3Eldgjárvegur25 km
  4. 4Landmannalaugavegur25 km
  5. 5Fjallabaksleið nyrðri28 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Bláfjallakvísl2 km
  2. 2Axlafoss8 km
  3. 3Hólmsárfoss8 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Strútslaug14 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra26 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River28 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal38 km · 308.2 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur41 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hrauneyjar54 km · 315.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan38 km
  2. 2Gvendarkjör40 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin76 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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questions

What car do I need for F233?
A super jeep. This is rated extreme difficulty, and a standard 4x4 rental is not enough for the Syðri-Ófæra crossing.
Can I drive F233 in a normal 4x4 rental?
No. F233 is super-jeep-only on record. A standard rented 4x4 does not have the clearance or capability for the Syðri-Ófæra river crossing, and attempting it risks getting stuck with no help nearby.
What's the main obstacle on F233?
The Syðri-Ófæra river. It stops vehicles regularly, including experienced drivers in capable vehicles — check conditions and go with backup, or don't go.
When does F233 open and close?
It has one of the shortest seasons among Iceland's highland roads — opening later and closing earlier than most nearby routes. Exact current-year dates aren't fixed; check road.is before you plan around it.
How do I get to F233?
It branches off F210 (Fjallabaksleið syðri), the route toward Mælifell. You reach the junction by driving F210 first.

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