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Þjófadalavegur

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An easy detour off F35, branching from Hveravellir into the highland valley referred to on record as 'thief's valley.'

Remote even by highland standards, despite the easy rating — you're some distance from the main Kjölur traffic.

The valley is named for outlaws said to have hidden there, according to the history noted on record.

No river crossings are noted, which lowers the technical difficulty, but this is still a remote extension off the main route — tell someone your plan and don't treat 'easy' as 'risk-free' given how isolated it is.

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64.5500°N, 19.5000°W · Highlands

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Off the main road
10.7 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 52.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
126 km in a straight line
What else is close
84 mapped places within 20 km

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Is F735 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
F735 ÞjófadalavegurNot reportedÓþekkt

F735 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Þjófadalavegur weather and conditions

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2°Cfog · feels -4°C7 m/sgusts 119 h 48 mdaylight · 08:09 – 17:58
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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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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Photos & videos

Aug 15th 2017 - Kjalvegur - Blöndulón to Hveravellir (F35, F735)journal of recreational computer science
[4K] Iceland’s F35 F-Road: Complete North-to-South TraverseNasty Drake
Iceland Roadtrip 2021 #14: Krýsuvíkurberg Cliffs, Kerið, Kerlingarfjöll, HveravellirSvensk Strawanzer

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kerlingarfjöll old7 km
  2. 2Svörtutungur10 km
  3. 3Kerlingafjallavegur18 km
  4. 4Kjalvegur37 km
  5. 5Haukadalsskarðsvegur56 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Gýgjarfoss18 km
  2. 2Skuggafoss23 km
  3. 3Hvanngiljafoss26 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring14 km
  2. 2Hveradalir15 km
  3. 3Sundlaug17 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar41 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Geysir47 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Flúðir61 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð61 km
  2. 2Krambúðin70 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin91 km
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Tours

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Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F735?
Any 4x4. It's rated easy, and no river crossings are noted.
How do I reach F735?
It branches off F35 (Kjölur) near Hveravellir — drive Kjölur first, then take the F735 turn.
Why is F735 known as 'thief's valley'?
The name is tied to outlaws who are said to have hidden in the valley, according to the history noted on record.
Are there river crossings on F735?
None are noted on record — the main consideration is remoteness, not water.
Is F735 a good add-on to a Kjölur (F35) trip?
Yes, on record it's treated as a side trip from Hveravellir rather than a standalone destination.

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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