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Þórdalsheiðarvegur

East IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

A steep, narrow power-line service road in East Iceland, with no water crossings on record.

Industrial in purpose — it exists to service a power line, not for sightseeing, though the surrounding terrain is still highland scenery.

The power line it runs beside carries electricity to an aluminum smelter — a functional reason for the road's existence.

No rivers are noted, so the main hazard is the steep, narrow surface itself — treat blind corners and steep grades with the same caution you'd use for any mountain track.

Map of Þórdalsheiðarvegur

Map

65.0333°N, 15.3333°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
29.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Fellabær — 50.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
330 km in a straight line
What else is close
95 mapped places within 20 km

F936 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Þórdalsheiðarvegur weather and conditions

Last updated

-3°Cmostly clear · feels -12°C11 m/sgusts 169 h 52 mdaylight · 07:51 – 17:43
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

F936 Þórdalsheiðarvegur, F-roads Iceland 4K (full drive)Epic Iceland
F936 Iceland – Would You Attempt This?KO4x4
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July 21, 2022 Smiðjunes F936 and unknown road in IcelandICELANDiaTV

Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður29 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir33 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir50 km · 310.9 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó50 km
  2. 2Bónus50 km
  3. 3Krónan52 km
All supermarkets →

Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
All tours →

Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F936?
At least a medium 4x4. It's rated medium difficulty for the steep, narrow terrain — no rivers are noted.
Are there river crossings on F936?
None are noted on record. The road's challenge is the steep, narrow surface.
Why does F936 exist?
It services a power line that feeds an aluminum smelter, on record.
Is F936 a scenic drive?
It's primarily a service road, though it runs through highland terrain in East Iceland.
Can I drive F936 in a 2WD car?
No. It's an F-road; 2WD vehicles are prohibited by law regardless of the industrial purpose.

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