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Arnardalsleið

HighlandseasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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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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64.8167°N, 15.9500°W · Highlands

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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

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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 · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F905 ArnardalsleiðNot reportedÓþekkt

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

Arnardalsleið weather and conditions

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-2°Cclear · feels -6°C1 m/sgusts 49 h 47 mdaylight · 07:56 – 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

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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
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
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Photos & videos

Arnardalsleið — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
F-roads of Iceland: F905 (Arnardalsleið) (09.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around
Iceland F-Roads F901 F907 F905 F910 To Askja August 2025Sean Liew
Crossing highlands in Iceland on motorcycle. Road F910, F923, F905Maciej Suwiński
F905 gate opening, Askja, Iceland (August 2020)Epic Iceland
Iceland. Roads F905 and F910 to Askjaoneworldtworideglobaladventure
Iceland F-Roads: F905 to Kárahnjúkar (2022, no sound, dashcam)Roadtrip Onky Monk

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kverkfjallaleið6 km
  2. 2Hvannalindavegur6 km
  3. 3Austurleið connector10 km
  4. 4Viðfjarðarvegur15 km
  5. 5Snæfellsleið22 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Töfrafoss3 km
  2. 2Sauðárfoss12 km
  3. 3Hverfandi17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Laugarvallalaug23 km
  2. 2Hveragil26 km
  3. 3Laugarfell Hot Pots29 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður65 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Nesjar65 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Skjöldólfsstaðir68 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó72 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin81 km
  3. 3Krónan85 km
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Frequently
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questions

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.

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