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Langisjór

South CoastmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

Road to Iceland's most beautiful lake. Blue water in a volcanic crack.

The loneliest beautiful place in Iceland. The silence is extraordinary.

The lake sits in a flooded crater row. The blue comes from glacial sediment.

Photo tips

Climb Sveinstindur at midnight in June. 360° golden hour. The lake reflection needs no wind - morning is calmest.

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Map of Langisjór

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64.0000°N, 18.5833°W · South Coast

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Getting there
Road F235 (Langisjór)
Off the main road
31.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 36.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
164 km in a straight line
What else is close
109 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.

Tours near Langisjór

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 Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 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 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 F235 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
F235 LangisjórNot reportedÓþekkt

F235 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Langisjór weather and conditions

Last updated

0°Cclear · feels -7°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 52 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%

Photos & videos

Langisjór — photo by Gumol · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Gumol · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
F-roads of Iceland: F235 (Langisjór) (18.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around
F235 - Langisjór, Sveinstindur, dirt tracks - Iceland 4KEpic Iceland
F235 south Highlands, Iceland (August 2020)Epic Iceland
River crossing in Iceland (road F235)68farkas
Driving F235 in IcelandEric Wages
Iceland summer highlands - Langisjor f235 (Hike 4k)Oz Adventures

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Jökulheimaleið8 km
  2. 2Veiðivatnaleið14 km
  3. 3Fjallabaksleið nyrðri24 km
  4. 4Álftavatnskrókur31 km
  5. 5Landmannalaugavegur34 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ófærufoss4 km
  2. 2Silfurfoss10 km
  3. 3Fagrifoss22 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Strútslaug22 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra23 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River23 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur35 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hrauneyjar41 km · 315.8 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal68 km · 308.2 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör35 km
  2. 2Krónan68 km
  3. 3Krambúð86 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 F235?
The minimum vehicle for F235 is "medium 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 F235 in a 2WD car?
No. F235 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 F235 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 F235?
F235 (Langisjór) 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 F235?
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.

Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.

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