F-roadWest IcelandJökulshálsvegur
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About
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.
Map of Jökulshálsvegur
Jökulshálsvegur is in West Iceland at 64.7667°N, 21.0333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
- 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
F570 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.
Jökulshálsvegur weather and conditions
At Jökulshálsvegur in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 15:45 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 6°C), mostly clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 15:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
Waterfalls
Unlike any other waterfall in Iceland. Water seeps through a lava field and emerges as…
A waterfall in West Iceland.
A waterfall in West Iceland.
A waterfall in West Iceland.
Hot Springs
Geothermal spot
Public_bath hot spring
Swimming_pool hot spring
Natural hot spring
Campsites
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…
The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.
Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.
Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call
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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Cornell University Library · Wikimedia Commons · No restrictions
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
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