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Austurleið connector

Highlands, IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

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Austurleið connector

Highlands, IcelandeasyMin vehicle: any 4x44WD required

About

A short connector road linking parts of the eastern highland network, used mainly for building loop routes.

Functional and often overlooked — it's useful for route-planning more than as a destination.

Its value is connective — it links other eastern highland roads, which makes it useful for planning a loop rather than an out-and-back.

Only small ponds are noted, no significant river crossings — one of the lower-risk roads on this list. Still an F-road, so 4x4 and normal highland precautions apply.

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Austurleið connector is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7833°N, 15.7500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 57.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 305 km in a straight line
What else is close: 49 mapped places within 20 km

F907 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Austurleið connector weather and conditions

At Austurleið connector in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:00· 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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Austurleið connector

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

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

Driving around Iceland - Askja via F907/F905/F910 to Mývatn — Austurleið connector — video poster — Driving around Iceland - Askja via F907/F905/F910 to MývatnHello, Mother!

7月28日F910 　F907　from Laugarfell - F910- F907 - Hafrahvammagljúfur in Iceland — Austurleið connector — video poster — 7月28日F910 　F907　from Laugarfell - F910- F907 - Hafrahvammagljúfur in IcelandICELANDiaTV

Fahrt auf dem Möðrudalsleið vom Abzweig F907 bis zum Aussichtspunkt — Austurleið connector — video poster — Fahrt auf dem Möðrudalsleið vom Abzweig F907 bis zum Aussichtspunktpostschiffreise.de - Norwegen per Postschiff

F910 F907 F901 kompakt — Austurleið connector — video poster — F910 F907 F901 kompaktFendie Car

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What car do I need for F907?

Any 4x4. It's rated easy, with only small ponds noted along the route.

Are there river crossings on F907?

No significant ones are noted — only small ponds.

What is F907 useful for?

Linking sections of the eastern highland road network — useful if you're planning a loop route rather than backtracking.

Is F907 a destination in itself?

Not really — it's a connector road, useful mainly for route planning.

Can I drive F907 in a 2WD car?

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

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Töfrafoss

9.6 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Eyjabakkafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Sauðárfoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Ufsarfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarfell Hot Pots

22 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveragil

24 km·~29 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarvallalaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hoffell Hot Tubs

44 km·~53 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Snæfell

5.6 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Geldingafell

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#3.Laugarfell Campsite

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Múlaskáli

38 km·~46 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

64 km·~77 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

77 km·~93 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið

82 km·~99 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

57 km·~69 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hallormsstaður

59 km·~71 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skjöldólfsstaðir

66 km·~80 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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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