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F-roadSouth Coast

Hlöðuvallavegur

South CoastmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

A medium-difficulty road that loops around a mountain through a rough, boulder-strewn track.

Slow going rather than dangerous — expect a bumpy, low-speed drive over the boulder field rather than a technical crossing.

The road's whole character comes from the boulder field it winds through — there's no single landmark at the end, the drive itself is the point.

No water crossings are noted, so the main risk here is mechanical — underbody damage from the boulders if you drive too fast or misjudge a line. Keep speed low and pick your line deliberately.

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64.0500°N, 19.7167°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
3.2 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Árnes — 26 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
109 km in a straight line
What else is close
102 mapped places within 20 km

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Is F337 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
F337 HlöðuvallavegurNot reportedÓþekkt

F337 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Hlöðuvallavegur weather and conditions

Last updated

4°Clight drizzle · feels -2°C10 m/sgusts 159 h 51 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:00
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

Iceland Timelapse F337Roadtrip Onky Monk
Southbound on the F337 in IcelandMotorbike Riding Adventures
Southbound on the F337 in IcelandMotorbike Riding Adventures
360° F337 LaugarvatnPatrick Antoine
Iceland Highlands Motorcycle F338 & F337 - chasingrapture.comBilly Bob

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Skjaldbreiðarvegur5 km
  2. 2Haukadalsvegur6 km
  3. 3Landmannaleið8 km
  4. 4Hagavatnsvegur11 km
  5. 5Landmannalaugavegur28 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Rangárbotnar3 km
  2. 2Tröllkonuhlaup4 km
  3. 3Þjófafoss7 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur13 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur26 km
  3. 3Hrunalaug28 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Árnes26 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hrauneyjar27 km · 315.8 kr/L
  3. 3Flúðir31 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð31 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin41 km
  3. 3Krónan42 km
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Frequently
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questions

What car do I need for F337?
At least a medium 4x4 with reasonable ground clearance. It's rated medium difficulty for the boulder field, not water crossings.
Are there river crossings on F337?
None are noted on record. The boulder-strewn track is the main obstacle.
What's the risk on F337?
Mostly mechanical — underbody or tire damage from the boulders if you drive too fast. Low speed and a careful line matter more than horsepower.
Is F337 a through-route or a loop?
It circles a mountain, so treat it as a loop drive rather than a point-to-point connector.
Can I take a 2WD car on F337?
No. It's an F-road — 2WD vehicles are barred by law and unsupported by rental insurance, and the boulder field would likely damage one anyway.

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