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Eysteinsdalsleið

Highlands, Icelandeasy-mediumMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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Eysteinsdalsleið

Highlands, Icelandeasy-mediumMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

About

A short, steep F-road on Snæfellsnes that pairs with F570 to make a highland loop without leaving the peninsula.

Narrow in sections with limited pull-offs — if you meet oncoming traffic, one vehicle reverses to a passing point.

Combined with F570, it forms a loop that gives a highland-style drive without needing to head into the interior — useful if Snæfellsnes is the only region on your route.

No river crossings are noted, so the challenge here is the steep, narrow track itself rather than water. Drive to conditions, especially around blind corners where you can't see oncoming traffic.

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Map of Eysteinsdalsleið

Eysteinsdalsleið is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.1000°N, 20.8333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 12.5 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Laugarbakki — 26.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 118 km in a straight line
What else is close: 28 mapped places within 20 km

Is F575 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 · Vegagerðin, updated 19 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F575 Eysteinsdalsleið	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

F575 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Eysteinsdalsleið weather and conditions

At Eysteinsdalsleið in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Eysteinsdalsleið

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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F575 Eysteinsdalsleið, F-roads Iceland 4K (full drive) — Eysteinsdalsleið — video poster — F575 Eysteinsdalsleið, F-roads Iceland 4K (full drive)Epic Iceland

August 14, 2022 Snaefellsnes 570 F575 Iceland　アイスランドスナイフェルスネス半島、スナイフェルス氷河 — Eysteinsdalsleið — video poster — August 14, 2022 Snaefellsnes 570 F575 Iceland　アイスランドスナイフェルスネス半島、スナイフェルス氷河ICELANDiaTV

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What car do I need for F575?

Any 4x4. It's rated easy-to-medium, mainly for the steep, narrow track rather than water crossings.

Are there river crossings on F575?

None are noted on record. The narrow, steep sections are the main thing to watch for.

What does F575 connect to?

It connects with F570, forming a highland loop on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Is F575 a good first F-road?

It's rated easy-to-medium with no rivers on record, which makes it more approachable than most highland roads — but any 4x4 minimum still applies, not a 2WD car.

Can I drive F575 in a 2WD car?

No. It's an F-road; 2WD is illegal here regardless of the easier rating.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Fosskotsfoss

6.4 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Kambsfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kambafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Norðlingafoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

22 km·~26 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Grafarlaug

36 km·~43 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

44 km·~52 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Borðeyri

17 km·~21 min drive

The camp site in the village borðeyri is in a flat area with windbreaks sheltering from…

#2.Camping Borðeyri

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#3.Saeberg Camping

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Langafit Laugarbakka

25 km·~30 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

44 km·~52 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

67 km·~81 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

71 km·~86 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Staðarskáli

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Víðihlíð

32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvammstangi

33 km·~39 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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