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Svörtutungur

HighlandsextremeMin vehicle: super jeep only4WD required

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A super-jeep-only alternative route to F35 (Kjölur), defined by two deep, fast river crossings.

This is not a route for a standard highland trip — it's for drivers specifically equipped and experienced for deep water crossings.

It exists as the harder alternative to the Kjölur route (F35) — same general direction, deliberately more demanding crossings.

Both river crossings are noted at 80 cm or more with strong current — deep enough to affect vehicle electronics and float a standard 4x4 off its line. Attempt this only in a genuine super jeep, with an experienced driver, ideally alongside a second vehicle. If you're not certain you meet that bar, take F35 instead.

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64.6333°N, 19.4167°W · Highlands

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Off the main road
7.1 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 61.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
133 km in a straight line
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99 mapped places within 20 km

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Is F734 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 · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F734 SvörtutungurNot reportedÓþekkt

F734 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Svörtutungur weather and conditions

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1°Clight drizzle · feels -7°C10 m/sgusts 149 h 48 mdaylight · 08:09 – 17:57
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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
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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
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Iceland Timelapse F734Roadtrip Onky Monk
Iceland F-Roads: F734 mid to south (2021, dashcam)Roadtrip Onky Monk

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kerlingarfjöll old9 km
  2. 2Þjófadalavegur10 km
  3. 3Kerlingafjallavegur16 km
  4. 4Kjalvegur30 km
  5. 5Haukadalsskarðsvegur48 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Gýgjarfoss8 km
  2. 2Skuggafoss14 km
  3. 3Hvanngiljafoss31 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Hveradalir6 km
  2. 2Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring6 km
  3. 3Sundlaug7 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar49 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Geysir56 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Húsafell69 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð71 km
  2. 2Krambúðin78 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin101 km
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Tours

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Frequently
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questions

What car do I need for F734?
A super jeep — this is rated extreme difficulty and is not passable in a standard rental 4x4.
How deep are the river crossings on F734?
80 cm or more, on record, with strong current. That's deep enough to be genuinely dangerous in the wrong vehicle.
Is F734 an alternative to F35 (Kjölur)?
Yes — it runs the same general direction as Kjölur but with two major river crossings that make it far more demanding.
Should I attempt F734 without experience?
No. This is super-jeep territory with deep, fast river crossings — take F35 instead if you're not experienced with river crossings in a properly equipped vehicle.
Can a standard 4x4 rental use F734?
No. The river crossings here exceed what a standard rental 4x4 is built or insured for, regardless of the vehicle's 4x4 badge.

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All f-roads25 F-roads in Highlands, 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