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Snæfellsleið

Highlands, IcelandhardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

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Snæfellsleið

Highlands, IcelandhardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

About

A hard-rated road leading to the highest point reachable by vehicle in Iceland, with glacier hiking possible from the end of the road.

High-altitude and exposed — expect colder, more variable conditions than lower-elevation F-roads.

It's on record as the road that gets a vehicle closer to this elevation than any other route in Iceland — glacier hiking picks up where the driveable road ends.

Multiple glacial river crossings are noted. Glacial rivers rise later in the day as melt increases, so check conditions carefully and don't assume morning levels hold into the afternoon.

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Snæfellsleið is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6833°N, 15.6000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 37.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 44.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 310 km in a straight line
What else is close: 40 mapped places within 20 km

Is F909 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
F909 Snæfellsleið	Open	Greiðfært

F909 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Snæfellsleið weather and conditions

At Snæfellsleið in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:25). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:15· 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 Snæfellsleið

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

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

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

F-Roads of Iceland: F909 (Snæfellsleið) (31.07.2020) — Snæfellsleið — video poster — F-Roads of Iceland: F909 (Snæfellsleið) (31.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around

Island F-Roads Hochlandtouren Snæfell F909 — Snæfellsleið — video poster — Island F-Roads Hochlandtouren Snæfell F909Lappland-Tour

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What car do I need for F909?

At least a large 4x4. It's rated hard difficulty, mainly for the multiple glacial river crossings.

Are there river crossings on F909?

Yes, several glacial crossings are noted. Check conditions carefully — glacial rivers change through the day.

What's notable about F909?

It's on record as reaching the highest point in Iceland that's accessible by vehicle.

Can I hike from the end of F909?

Yes — glacier hiking is possible from where the drivable road ends, though that's a separate activity with its own precautions.

Can I drive F909 in a 2WD car?

No. It's an F-road; 2WD vehicles are prohibited by law and excluded from rental insurance.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Eyjabakkafoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Ufsarfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Töfrafoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Dynjandi

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarfell Hot Pots

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hoffell Hot Tubs

31 km·~38 min drive

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

#3.Hveragil

33 km·~40 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

35 km·~41 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Geldingafell

11 km·~14 min drive

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

#2.Snæfell

14 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Laugarfell Campsite

25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Múlaskáli

26 km·~31 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

51 km·~62 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

63 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

76 km·~91 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið

76 km·~92 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Höfn

51 km·~61 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hallormsstaður

61 km·~73 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Djúpivogur

63 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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
VegagerðinVisitor 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