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Flateyjardalsvegur

HighlandsmediumMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

About

A highland road ending at a remote beach, with a campsite at the finish.

Remote for its medium difficulty rating — the large-4x4 requirement reflects the crossings more than the general terrain.

It's one of the few highland roads that ends at a beach rather than a mountain, lake, or crater — a highland-to-coast drive in one route.

Several small river crossings are noted, plus one larger crossing closer to the coast — coastal river crossings can behave differently from inland ones, so treat the final crossing with particular care and check conditions before relying on it.

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65.0500°N, 16.1667°W · Highlands

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Getting there
Road F910 (Kverkfjallaleið-Kreppa)
Off the main road
44.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 72.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
293 km in a straight line
What else is close
36 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

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Is F899 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 closed or closed in places · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F899 FlateyjardalsvegurImpassableÓfært

F899 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Flateyjardalsvegur weather and conditions

Last updated

1°Cclear · feels -5°C6 m/sgusts 119 h 45 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:43
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

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
Reserve −12%
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
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Flateyjardalsvegur — photo by Oliagust · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Oliagust · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
F-roads of Iceland: F899 (Flateyjardalsvegur) (16.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around
F899 Flateyjardalsvegur + river crossings, F-roads Iceland 4K (full drive)Epic Iceland
Iceland #7: Exploring track F899 / Erkundung der Piste F899Benny goes overland
F 899 River crossings Nothern road ICELANDEager2Go
Road F899, Iceland (with Nissan Pathfinder & Suzuki Jimny)Ervin Drives Around
Iceland Roadtrip 2021 #15b: F899 FlateyjardalsvegurSvensk Strawanzer

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Öskjuvatnsvegur8 km
  2. 2Kverkfjallaleið23 km
  3. 3Öskjuleið27 km
  4. 4Arnardalsleið28 km
  5. 5Hvannalindavegur29 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Gljúfrasmiður12 km
  2. 2Skínandi20 km
  3. 3Sauðárfoss20 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Laugarvallalaug20 km
  2. 2Víti26 km
  3. 3Víti Askja26 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur45 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir57 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Hallormsstaður67 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð74 km
  2. 2Nettó85 km
  3. 3Bónus86 km
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Tours

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Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F899?
At least a large 4x4. It's rated medium difficulty, but the crossings call for more clearance than a medium 4x4 provides.
Are there river crossings on F899?
Yes — several small ones, plus one larger crossing near the coast that deserves extra caution.
Is there camping at the end of F899?
Yes, a campsite is noted at the end of the road.
What's unusual about F899?
It runs from highland terrain to a beach — most F-roads end at a mountain, lake, or crater instead.
Can I drive F899 in a 2WD car?
No. It's an F-road; 2WD vehicles are prohibited by law and unsupported by rental insurance.

Data & sources

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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