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Austurleið

Highlands, Icelandmedium east / hard westMin vehicle: varies by section4WD required

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Austurleið

Highlands, Icelandmedium east / hard westMin vehicle: varies by section4WD required

About

Main eastern route to Askja. The full crossing goes all the way to Sprengisandur.

Central F910 is the loneliest road in Iceland. Hours without seeing anyone. That's either peaceful or scary. Know which one you are first.

The complete east-west crossing wasn't done regularly until the 1990s. Before that, expedition territory only. Parts are still barely traveled.

The full east-west is 150km with nothing. Carry 20 liters extra fuel minimum. No cell signal in the middle. Tell someone your plan.

Why go

East side passes the 2014-2015 Holuhraun lava - younger than most phones. Still warm. The central section is some of Europe's darkest skies for stars.

Photo tips

Holuhraun glows red at sunset from residual heat. Everything shimmers. Central section = zero light pollution. Incredible stars.

Wildlife

Almost nothing lives in the middle. Look for fox tracks in the ash near Askja. They hunt ptarmigan here somehow.

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Map of Austurleið

Austurleið is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7333°N, 17.0000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 96.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 246 km in a straight line
What else is close: 15 mapped places within 20 km

Is F910 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 17 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F910 Austurleið	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

F910 typically opens Late June and closes September — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Austurleið weather and conditions

At Austurleið in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -5°C), snow, wind 5 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:45· 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 Austurleið

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

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

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

F910 from Nyidalur to Dreki (full drive), Austurleið, Dyngjufjallaleið | F-roads Iceland 4K — Austurleið — video poster — F910 from Nyidalur to Dreki (full drive), Austurleið, Dyngjufjallaleið | F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland

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

F-roads of Iceland: F910 & F894 (Austurleið, Öskjuvatnsvegur) (01.08.2020) — Austurleið — video poster — F-roads of Iceland: F910 & F894 (Austurleið, Öskjuvatnsvegur) (01.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around

ICELAND F26 F910 - Driving my Jimny on the Moon! S3E2 — Austurleið — video poster — ICELAND F26 F910 - Driving my Jimny on the Moon! S3E2The Adventures of Victor Bart

Iceland Original Gaesavatnaleid Route F910 at 64.82078, -17.87259 River Crossing — Austurleið — video poster — Iceland Original Gaesavatnaleid Route F910 at 64.82078, -17.87259 River Crossing1969FCS

ICELAND F88 F910 F26 DREKI NYIDALUR OLD GAESAVATNALEID — Austurleið — video poster — ICELAND F88 F910 F26 DREKI NYIDALUR OLD GAESAVATNALEID1969FCS

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What car do I need for F910?

The minimum vehicle for F910 is "medium 4x4 east / large 4x4 west". A proper 4WD like the Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara covers "any 4x4" roads; pick something larger for "medium 4x4" routes. The rental section below has live prices — the code MAP gives 12% off.

Can I drive F910 in a 2WD car?

No. F910 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.

When does F910 open?

F910 typically opens Late June and closes September. Always confirm on road.is before you drive — dates shift year to year with the weather.

How do I get to F910?

F910 (Austurleið) is located in Highlands. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.

Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F910?

No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Drekafoss

39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Töfrafoss

53 km·~64 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

57 km·~69 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

37 km·~45 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

38 km·~45 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugarvallalaug

66 km·~79 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Guðlaug

68 km·~81 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli

39 km·~47 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

39 km·~47 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Nýidalur

51 km·~61 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

101 km·~121 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

101 km·~121 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

116 km·~140 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní

116 km·~140 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

83 km·~99 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

93 km·~111 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Möðrudalur

93 km·~112 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar

96 km·~115 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

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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