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Kjalvegur

Highlands168 kmeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

About

The beginner highland road. No scary rivers. Just gravel between two glaciers.

This road builds your confidence. Hard enough to feel real, easy enough to actually enjoy. Start here.

Vikings used this route 1000 years ago. An outlaw named Fjalla-Eyvindur hid at Hveravellir for 20 winters. The hot springs kept him alive.

Thursday afternoons have the least traffic - tour buses run different schedules. Book Kerlingarfjöll resort months ahead. The hot spring at Hveravellir goes clothing-optional late at night.

Why go

You get the highland feeling without the stress. Great views of glaciers. Hot springs at Hveravellir. Colorful mountains at Kerlingarfjöll.

Photo tips

June has midnight sun - golden light for 4 hours straight. Overcast days are actually better for the colorful mountains.

Wildlife

Good for birds. Skuas, snow buntings, lots of geese. Nothing too rare but plenty to see.

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Map of Kjalvegur

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64.8667°N, 19.7500°W · Highlands

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Off the main road
10.8 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 72.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
132 km in a straight line
What else is close
62 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Kjalvegur

Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 hIce Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfossfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hInto The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 minKrauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 hCave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 minSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hInto The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 minATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 hInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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ToursIn season nowBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minSpirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

F35 typically opens Early June and closes Late September — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Kjalvegur weather and conditions

Last updated

-1°Cclear · feels -11°C14 m/sgusts 199 h 46 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

CROSSING ICELAND: Adventurous Route 35 (F35) through the HighlandsGot2Go
F35: Iceland’s Legendary Mountain Route #iceland #drive #shortsPlanes, Trains and Automobiles Vlog
Road 35 (Kjalvegur / Kjölur route) & Hveravellir, Iceland | The famous former F-road (13.08.2021)Ervin Drives Around
Iceland gems Hveravellir + Kerlingarfjöll | Highlands F-Road 35 Kjalvegur/Kjölur route)Iceland with a View
ICELAND - Driving North to South on Iceland's Highest F-Road! F35, Kerlingarfjoll, and More!Adventure Dog Overland
Route F35 (Iceland, 4K, 2025-06-18)Arctic Polar Dub Plates

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Haukadalsskarðsvegur21 km
  2. 2Kerlingafjallavegur22 km
  3. 3Kerlingarfjöll old30 km
  4. 4Svörtutungur30 km
  5. 5Þjófadalavegur37 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Gýgjarfoss25 km
  2. 2Skuggafoss32 km
  3. 3Háaleitisfoss47 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Mýrarhver9 km
  2. 2Heimilishver9 km
  3. 3Eyvindarhver9 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Húsafell56 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Geysir67 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Staðarskáli70 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga81 km
  2. 2Krambúðin86 km
  3. 3Krambúð86 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F35?
The minimum vehicle for F35 is "any 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 F35 in a 2WD car?
No. F35 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 F35 open?
F35 typically opens Early 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 F35?
F35 (Kjalvegur) 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 F35?
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.

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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