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Hvannalindavegur

Highlands, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

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Hvannalindavegur

Highlands, IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

A road to Hvannalindir, a vegetated refuge surrounded by volcanic desert in the highland interior.

Black volcanic desert for most of the drive, then a green oasis at Hvannalindir — a sharp landscape contrast.

Hvannalindir is a vegetated area inside the volcanic desert of the interior — the destination itself, not a stop along a route to somewhere else.

Two river crossings are noted, along with sandy sections that can slow you down. Check both before you commit, since sand and water together can complicate recovery if you get stuck.

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Hvannalindavegur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8333°N, 15.8333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 64.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 302 km in a straight line
What else is close: 55 mapped places within 20 km

Is F903 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
F903 Hvannalindavegur	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

F903 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Hvannalindavegur weather and conditions

At Hvannalindavegur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:27). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:00· 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 Hvannalindavegur

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

Hvannalindavegur — photo by Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

F-roads of Iceland: F903 (Hvannalindavegur) (09.08.2020) — Hvannalindavegur — video poster — F-roads of Iceland: F903 (Hvannalindavegur) (09.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around

Island2012 E09 F910-Kreppa, F903, Hvannalindir, F903.avi — Hvannalindavegur — video poster — Island2012 E09 F910-Kreppa, F903, Hvannalindir, F903.aviJaroslav Jaroslavsson Garage & Labs

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What car do I need for F903?

At least a medium 4x4. It's rated medium difficulty for the two river crossings and sandy terrain.

Are there river crossings on F903?

Yes, two are noted on record. Sandy sections along the route add to the challenge.

What is Hvannalindir?

A green, vegetated area inside the volcanic desert of the interior — a notable contrast to the surrounding black terrain.

Is F903 sandy?

Yes, sandy stretches are noted in parts, in addition to the two river crossings.

Can I drive F903 in a 2WD car?

No. It's an F-road, closed to 2WD vehicles by law and excluded from rental insurance.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Töfrafoss

3.4 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Sauðárfoss

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Hverfandi

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Eyjabakkafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug

19 km·~23 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Hveragil

21 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarfell Hot Pots

23 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Víti

48 km·~58 min drive

Water hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Snæfell

9.6 km·~12 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Laugarfell Campsite

23 km·~28 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Geldingafell

27 km·~33 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

39 km·~47 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

71 km·~85 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

79 km·~95 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

82 km·~99 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður

59 km·~71 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

63 km·~76 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Nesjar

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Möðrudalur

67 km·~81 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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