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Haukadalsskarðsvegur

Highlands, IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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Haukadalsskarðsvegur

Highlands, IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

About

An easy F-road over a mountain pass, ending near the reconstructed farmstead Eiríksstaðir.

Low-stakes compared to most F-roads — a straightforward pass rather than a technical drive.

The road ends near Eiríksstaðir, a reconstructed farmstead associated with the family of Leif Erikson.

2–3 small river crossings are noted, none flagged as serious on record. Still check current levels before you go — 'not serious' isn't the same as 'zero risk.'

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Haukadalsskarðsvegur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.0500°N, 19.6667°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 2.3 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 56.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 148 km in a straight line
What else is close: 18 mapped places within 20 km

Is F586 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 18 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F586 Haukadalsskarðsvegur	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

F586 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Haukadalsskarðsvegur weather and conditions

At Haukadalsskarðsvegur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 1 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:43). 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

−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 Haukadalsskarðsvegur

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

Photos & videos

Haukadalsskarðsvegur — photo by Wolfgang Sauber · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Wolfgang Sauber · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

F-Roads of Iceland: F586 (Haukadalsskarðsvegur) (10.07.2021) — Haukadalsskarðsvegur — video poster — F-Roads of Iceland: F586 (Haukadalsskarðsvegur) (10.07.2021)Ervin Drives Around

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What car do I need for F586?

Any 4x4. It's rated easy, with 2–3 small river crossings noted, none flagged as serious.

Are there river crossings on F586?

Yes, 2–3 small ones on record — none flagged as serious, but check current conditions before you go regardless.

What's at the end of F586?

Eiríksstaðir, a reconstructed farmstead associated with Leif Erikson's father.

Is F586 a good easy F-road to start with?

It's rated easy with small, non-serious river crossings on record — a reasonable option if you want a first F-road, though a 4x4 is still required.

Can I drive F586 with a 2WD car?

No. It's an F-road; 2WD vehicles are illegal here regardless of the easy rating.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Runufoss

42 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Skuggafoss

44 km·~53 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Kornsa Waterfalls

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveravellir Pool

21 km·~25 min drive

Highland pool on Kjölur route between glaciers. Remote, natural. Old highland oasis.

#2.Heimilishver

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Fagrihver

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Mýrarhver

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Áfangi

11 km·~14 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Hveravellir

21 km·~25 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

44 km·~53 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#4.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

48 km·~58 min drive

Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

74 km·~88 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Skagfirðingabúð

77 km·~92 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

57 km·~68 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Víðihlíð

58 km·~70 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarbakki

65 km·~78 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

67 km·~81 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wolfgang Sauber · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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