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Leirdalsheiðarvegur

North Iceland, Icelandmedium4WD required
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Leirdalsheiðarvegur

North Iceland, Icelandmedium4WD required

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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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
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Leirdalsheiðarvegur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

Goðafoss

Goðafoss

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

30 km away
Geitafoss

Geitafoss

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

31 km away
Aldeyjarfoss

Aldeyjarfoss

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part…

33 km away

Ingvararfoss

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

33 km away

Hot Springs

Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

10 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

11 km away

Sæberg Hot Pot

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

17 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

17 km away

Campsites

Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

11 km away

Eyjafjarðarsveit

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

11 km away

Hamrar

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

19 km away

Akureyri, Hamrar v/Kjarnaskóg

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

19 km away

Services

Akureyri Leiruvegur

N1 fuel station

21 km away

Kjarnagata

ÓB fuel station

21 km away

Bónus

Bónus supermarket — supplies

21 km away

Fisk Kompaní

Supermarket — supplies

21 km away

Frequently
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questions

Can I drive F839 in a 2WD car?
No. F839 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.
When does F839 open?
Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.
How do I get to F839?
F839 (Leirdalsheiðarvegur) is located in North Iceland. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.
Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F839?
No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.
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