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Arnardalsleið

Highlands, IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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Arnardalsleið

Highlands, IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

About

An easy approach road to Askja, connecting into F910, covering a mix of terrain types in one drive.

Varied surface but low technical risk — the terrain changes constantly, but nothing here is flagged as a major obstacle.

It connects into F910 (Austurleið) as one of the routes into Askja, and is notable mainly for how many different surface types it covers in a single drive.

No big rivers are noted, which keeps the water-crossing risk low — but the surface changes constantly (gravel, clay, sand, sulfur ground), so adjust your speed and line as conditions shift rather than assuming one setting works the whole way.

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Arnardalsleið is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8167°N, 15.9500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 65.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 296 km in a straight line
What else is close: 44 mapped places within 20 km

Is F905 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 18 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F905 Arnardalsleið	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

F905 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Arnardalsleið weather and conditions

At Arnardalsleið in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:27). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:45· 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 Arnardalsleið

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

Arnardalsleið — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

F-roads of Iceland: F905 (Arnardalsleið) (09.08.2020) — Arnardalsleið — video poster — F-roads of Iceland: F905 (Arnardalsleið) (09.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around

Iceland F-Roads F901 F907 F905 F910 To Askja August 2025 — Arnardalsleið — video poster — Iceland F-Roads F901 F907 F905 F910 To Askja August 2025Sean Liew

Crossing highlands in Iceland on motorcycle. Road F910, F923, F905 — Arnardalsleið — video poster — Crossing highlands in Iceland on motorcycle. Road F910, F923, F905Maciej Suwiński

F905 gate opening, Askja, Iceland (August 2020) — Arnardalsleið — video poster — F905 gate opening, Askja, Iceland (August 2020)Epic Iceland

Iceland. Roads F905 and F910 to Askja — Arnardalsleið — video poster — Iceland. Roads F905 and F910 to Askjaoneworldtworideglobaladventure

Iceland F-Roads: F905 to Kárahnjúkar (2022, no sound, dashcam) — Arnardalsleið — video poster — Iceland F-Roads: F905 to Kárahnjúkar (2022, no sound, dashcam)Roadtrip Onky Monk

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What car do I need for F905?

Any 4x4. It's rated easy, with no major river crossings noted.

What does F905 connect to?

F910 (Austurleið), one of the routes into the Askja area.

Are there river crossings on F905?

No major ones are noted on record — the main feature is the varied surface (gravel, clay, rock, sand, sulfur ground), not water.

Is F905 a good route into Askja?

It's rated easy and described on record as a scenic option into the Askja area, connecting via F910.

Can I drive F905 in a 2WD car?

No. It's an F-road; 2WD vehicles are prohibited by law regardless of the easy rating.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Töfrafoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Sauðárfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Hverfandi

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Eyjabakkafoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug

23 km·~27 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Hveragil

26 km·~32 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarfell Hot Pots

29 km·~35 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Víti

45 km·~54 min drive

Water hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Snæfell

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#2.Laugarfell Campsite

29 km·~35 min drive

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

#3.Geldingafell

31 km·~37 min drive

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

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

33 km·~40 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

72 km·~86 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

81 km·~97 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

85 km·~102 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

88 km·~105 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður

65 km·~78 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Nesjar

65 km·~78 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Skjöldólfsstaðir

68 km·~81 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Möðrudalur

69 km·~83 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

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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