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Kerlingafjallavegur

Highlands, Icelandeasy to resort / medium beyondMin vehicle: any 4x4 to resort4WD required

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Kerlingafjallavegur

Highlands, Icelandeasy to resort / medium beyondMin vehicle: any 4x4 to resort4WD required

About

Road to Kerlingarfjöll - the colorful steaming mountains. No rivers until you pass the resort.

Your brain refuses to believe these colors are real. Photos look edited. They're actually undersaturated compared to reality. It breaks your mind a little.

Name means 'Old Woman's Mountains' - there was a rock that looked like one, now collapsed. People used to think the steam was dangerous. The resort only opened in 2000.

Book the resort 6 months early for summer weekends. No joke. The road beyond to Hveradalir gets rough - check before you go. Bring food, no restaurants in the valley.

Why go

Rainbow mountains with steam rising through them. Hot spring valley you can hike through. One of the few highland spots with actual accommodation.

Photo tips

Fog in Hveradalir is your friend - steam creates layers. Morning frost on colored rocks sparkles. Stay at the resort for sunrise access.

Wildlife

Flies survive here at crazy altitudes because of the warmth. Weird alpine plants grow in toxic mineral soil. Ravens follow hikers.

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Kerlingafjallavegur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6667°N, 19.7500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 6.5 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 53.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 120 km in a straight line
What else is close: 55 mapped places within 20 km

Is F347 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
F347 Kerlingafjallavegur	Open	Greiðfært

F347 typically opens Mid June and closes Late September — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Kerlingafjallavegur weather and conditions

At Kerlingafjallavegur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Kerlingafjallavegur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

F347 to Kerlingarfjöll (full drive), F-roads Iceland 4K — Kerlingafjallavegur — video poster — F347 to Kerlingarfjöll (full drive), F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland

F-Roads of Iceland: F347 (Kerlingarfjallavegur) (13.08.2021) — Kerlingafjallavegur — video poster — F-Roads of Iceland: F347 (Kerlingarfjallavegur) (13.08.2021)Ervin Drives Around

Iceland F-Road F347 Highland Base And Exploring an Unknown Dirt Road August 2025 — Kerlingafjallavegur — video poster — Iceland F-Road F347 Highland Base And Exploring an Unknown Dirt Road August 2025Sean Liew

F347 Kerlingafjallavegur near Hveradalir (August 2020) — Kerlingafjallavegur — video poster — F347 Kerlingafjallavegur near Hveradalir (August 2020)Epic Iceland

F347 - Kerlingarfjol.MOV — Kerlingafjallavegur — video poster — F347 - Kerlingarfjol.MOVKeonies

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What car do I need for F347?

The minimum vehicle for F347 is "any 4x4 to resort". 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 F347 in a 2WD car?

No. F347 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 F347 open?

F347 typically opens Mid June and closes Late September. Always confirm on road.is before you drive — dates shift year to year with the weather.

How do I get to F347?

F347 (Kerlingafjallavegur) is located in Highlands. 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 F347?

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Nýifoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Gullfoss

42 km·~50 min drive

Iceland's most visited waterfall. Two massive drops cascade into a rugged canyon, with…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

21 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Sundlaug

22 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#3.Hveradalir

22 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

23 km·~27 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hvítárnes

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Árbúðir

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

21 km·~26 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#4.Hveravellir

24 km·~29 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

66 km·~79 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

69 km·~83 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

98 km·~117 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

99 km·~118 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

48 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsafell

53 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

57 km·~68 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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