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Hlöðuvallavegur

South Coast, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

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F-roadSouth Coast

Hlöðuvallavegur

South Coast, IcelandmediumMin 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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Hlöðuvallavegur is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0500°N, 19.7167°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

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 · Vegagerðin, updated 18 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F337 Hlöðuvallavegur	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

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

Hlöðuvallavegur weather and conditions

At Hlöðuvallavegur in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 13:30 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 7°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 13:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hlöðuvallavegur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Iceland Timelapse F337 — Hlöðuvallavegur — video poster — Iceland Timelapse F337Roadtrip Onky Monk

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360° F337 Laugarvatn — Hlöðuvallavegur — video poster — 360° F337 LaugarvatnPatrick Antoine

Iceland Highlands Motorcycle F338 & F337 - chasingrapture.com — Hlöðuvallavegur — video poster — Iceland Highlands Motorcycle F338 & F337 - chasingrapture.comBilly Bob

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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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Rangárbotnar

3.1 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Tröllkonuhlaup

3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Þjófafoss

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

#4.Hjálparfoss

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

13 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hrunalaug

28 km·~33 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

#4.Brúarpotturinn

28 km·~34 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Rjúpnavellir

6 km·~7 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#2.Áfangagil

8.9 km·~11 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

13 km·~15 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#4.Sandártunga

13 km·~16 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

31 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

42 km·~50 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

53 km·~63 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

27 km·~32 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

38 km·~46 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community