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Svörtutungur

Highlands, IcelandextremeMin vehicle: super jeep only4WD required

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Svörtutungur

Highlands, IcelandextremeMin vehicle: super jeep only4WD required

About

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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Svörtutungur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6333°N, 19.4167°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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
What else is close: 99 mapped places within 20 km

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 · Vegagerðin, updated 19 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F734 Svörtutungur	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

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

Svörtutungur weather and conditions

At Svörtutungur in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:00 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), fog, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:00· 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 Svörtutungur

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

Iceland Timelapse F734 — Svörtutungur — video poster — Iceland Timelapse F734Roadtrip Onky Monk

Iceland F-Roads: F734 mid to south (2021, dashcam) — Svörtutungur — video poster — Iceland F-Roads: F734 mid to south (2021, dashcam)Roadtrip Onky Monk

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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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Hvanngiljafoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Dynkur

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug

7.4 km·~9 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

7.8 km·~9 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

8 km·~10 min drive

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

#2.Árbúðir

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Hvítárnes

16 km·~20 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir

27 km·~32 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

71 km·~85 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

78 km·~94 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

101 km·~121 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

106 km·~127 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

49 km·~59 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

56 km·~67 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell

69 km·~83 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

71 km·~85 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.

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