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Skorradalsvegur

West Iceland, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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F-roadWest Iceland

Skorradalsvegur

West Iceland, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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Skorradalsvegur is in West Iceland at 64.5667°N, 21.5000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 52 (Lundarreykjadalur)
Off the main road: 0.5 km from Route 52
Nearest town: Borgarbyggð — 11 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 51 km in a straight line
What else is close: 164 mapped places within 20 km

F508 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Skorradalsvegur weather and conditions

At Skorradalsvegur in West Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 8°C, clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Skorradalsvegur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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What car do I need for F508?

The minimum vehicle for F508 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 F508 in a 2WD car?

No. F508 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 F508 open?

Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.

How do I get to F508?

F508 (Skorradalsvegur) is located in West Iceland. 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 F508?

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

Waterfalls

#1.Fossinn

4.3 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Lækjarfoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Veiðifoss

4.6 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Hjálmfoss

4.7 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Árhver

12 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Snorralaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Medieval hot pool where historian Snorri Sturluson bathed 800 years ago — a protected…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Fossatún

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#2.Selsskógur

5.8 km·~7 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Selskógur, Skorradal

5.9 km·~7 min drive

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

#4.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

20 km·~24 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Hyrnan

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

20 km·~24 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Baulan

14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ferstikla

18 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Borgarnes

19 km·~23 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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