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Kerlingafjallavegur

Highlandseasy 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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64.6667°N, 19.7500°W · Highlands

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

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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 · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F347 KerlingafjallavegurNot reportedÓþekkt

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

Kerlingafjallavegur weather and conditions

Last updated

1°Covercast · feels -5°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 48 mdaylight · 08:11 – 17:58
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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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

F347 to Kerlingarfjöll (full drive), F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland
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 2025Sean Liew
F347 Kerlingafjallavegur near Hveradalir (August 2020)Epic Iceland
F347 - Kerlingarfjol.MOVKeonies

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kerlingarfjöll old10 km
  2. 2Svörtutungur16 km
  3. 3Þjófadalavegur18 km
  4. 4Kjalvegur22 km
  5. 5Haukadalsskarðsvegur43 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Gýgjarfoss17 km
  2. 2Skuggafoss27 km
  3. 3Nýifoss32 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur21 km
  2. 2Sundlaug22 km
  3. 3Hveradalir22 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Geysir48 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Húsafell53 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Hrauneyjar57 km · 315.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð66 km
  2. 2Krambúðin69 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin98 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

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.

Data & sources

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All f-roads25 F-roads in Highlands, 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