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Jökulshálsvegur

West IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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An easy F-road on Snæfellsnes that runs close to the Snæfellsjökull glacier, used by hiking and snowmobile tours.

The glacier stays visible for most of the drive. Snow can linger into July in some years, so don't assume summer means snow-free.

It's used by snowmobile tour operators heading toward the glacier, since it's one of the closer approaches by road to Snæfellsjökull.

No river crossings are noted, so the risk profile here is lower than most F-roads — the main issue is snow, which can close the road later than you'd expect or leave patches on the track even after it officially opens.

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64.7667°N, 21.0333°W · West Iceland

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Off the main road
13.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Reykholt — 16.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
82 km in a straight line
What else is close
108 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Jökulshálsvegur

Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hHusafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 minInto The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 minATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 hCave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 minSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hKrauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 hInto The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

F570 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Jökulshálsvegur weather and conditions

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3°Clight drizzle · feels -3°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 47 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:03
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

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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
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Photos & videos

Jökulshálsvegur — photo by Cornell University Library · Wikimedia Commons · No restrictionsPhoto: Cornell University Library · Wikimedia Commons · No restrictions
Road 570 Snaefellsnes first opening day | F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland
F570 reynt að keyra yfir enn úps - Road F570 in Iceland 4K videoGisli R iceland
Land Rover Defender in🇮🇸Iceland I drove beautiful F road ,river crossing in highland F206/F210/F570YASUSHI TANIKADO
Southbound on the F570 in Iceland through Snæfellsjökull National ParkMotorbike Riding Adventures
Driving over F570germblerm
F570 East of Snæfellsjökull (2024) (Jökulshálsvegur)Roadtrip Onky Monk

Nearby

Waterfalls

  1. 1Hraunfossar8 km
  2. 2Barnafoss8 km
  3. 3Kálfafoss9 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Englandshverir10 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð11 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð12 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Húsafell11 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Reykholt17 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hreðavatnsskáli24 km · 303.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Hyrnan49 km
  2. 2Ljómalind49 km
  3. 3Nettó49 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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Frequently
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questions

What car do I need for F570?
Any 4x4. It's rated easy — the main factor is snow timing, not river crossings.
Are there river crossings on F570?
None are noted on record. It's one of the lower-risk F-roads in that respect.
When does F570 open?
It opens later than many easy-rated F-roads because of lingering snow — sometimes into July. Check road.is for this year's status rather than assuming summer means it's clear.
Can I take a 2WD car on F570?
No. It's an F-road, so 2WD vehicles are prohibited regardless of how easy the rating sounds.
Does F570 go all the way to the glacier?
It gets you close to Snæfellsjökull — it's noted as one of the nearest road approaches — but check current access for any restrictions before you go.

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All f-roads2 F-roads in West Iceland, 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