F-roadHighlandsJökuldalsvegur
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About
A road near the Stuðlagil basalt canyon, with two river crossings along the way.
Later in the season, conditions can shift fast — snow in September is noted on record even while the road is nominally open.
The road's main draw is proximity to Stuðlagil, the basalt canyon — the two river crossings are the toll for reaching it.
Two river crossings are noted. Late in the season, check for snow as well as water levels — a road that's officially open can still have surprise conditions in September.
Map of Jökuldalsvegur
Jökuldalsvegur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7167°N, 18.1333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- Road F26 (Sprs. Versalir-Nýid)
- Off the main road
- 42.8 km from Route 26
Nearest town- Hrafnagil — 96.4 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 193 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 37 mapped places within 20 km
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
Is F923 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 |
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| F923 Jökuldalsvegur | Open to 4x4s | Fært fjallabílum |
F923 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.
Jökuldalsvegur weather and conditions
At Jökuldalsvegur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:36). 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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What car do I need for F923?
Does F923 lead to Stuðlagil canyon?
Are there river crossings on F923?
Is F923 open in September?
Can I drive F923 in a 2WD car?
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Sprengisandsleið11 km - 2Dragaleið43 km
- 3Skagafjarðarleið45 km
- 4
Austurleið54 km - 5Eyjafjarðarleið59 km
Waterfalls
Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
Hot Springs
Pool hot spring
Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.
Geothermal spot
Natural hot spring
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
F-Roads
1 f-roads near Highlands
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
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Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Pjt56 · 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
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