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Viðfjarðarvegur

HighlandshardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

About

A narrow mountain-pass road to an isolated fjord, with a cliff on one side of the track and a drop on the other.

Exposed and narrow — this is a road for confident, experienced drivers, not a casual highland detour.

The road's difficulty comes entirely from its geometry — a narrow single-track pass with a cliff on one side, not from water crossings.

No river crossings are noted, but the narrow single-track nature is a real hazard — if you meet an oncoming vehicle, one of you reverses to a passing point, which can mean reversing a significant distance on an exposed track. Go slowly and be ready to reverse.

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Map of Viðfjarðarvegur

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64.8667°N, 15.6667°W · Highlands

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Getting there
Road 910 (Kárahnjúkavegur)
Off the main road
48.5 km from Route 95
Nearest town
Nesjahverfi — 65 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
311 km in a straight line
What else is close
81 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Viðfjarðarvegur

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ToursIn season nowBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minSpirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

F959 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Viðfjarðarvegur weather and conditions

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-5°Covercast · feels -12°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 53 mdaylight · 07:52 – 17:45
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Viðfjarðarvegur — photo by Spike · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Spike · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
F959 Viðfjarðarvegur + roads 954 and 958 | F-roads Iceland 4K (full drive)Epic Iceland
Roadtrip around Iceland: Day 15 (F959, Viðfjörður, Flögufoss) (30.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hvannalindavegur9 km
  2. 2Austurleið connector10 km
  3. 3Loðmundarfjarðarvegur12 km
  4. 4Arnardalsleið15 km
  5. 5Kverkfjallaleið18 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Hverfandi11 km
  2. 2Sauðárfoss11 km
  3. 3Töfrafoss12 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Hveragil14 km
  2. 2Laugarfell Hot Pots15 km
  3. 3Laugarvallalaug16 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður50 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir56 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Nesjar64 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin70 km
  2. 2Krónan71 km
  3. 3Nettó72 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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Frequently
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questions

What car do I need for F959?
At least a large 4x4. It's rated hard difficulty for the narrow, exposed pass.
Are there river crossings on F959?
None are noted on record. The hazard is the narrow track with a cliff on one side and a drop on the other.
What happens if I meet another car on F959?
One vehicle reverses to a passing point — on record, this can mean reversing a significant distance on a narrow, exposed track.
Is F959 suitable for nervous drivers?
It's rated hard specifically because of the narrow, exposed pass — if you're not comfortable reversing on a cliff-edge track, this isn't the road to build that confidence on.
Can I drive F959 in a 2WD car?
No. It's an F-road; 2WD vehicles are prohibited by law and unsupported by rental insurance.

Data & sources

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All f-roads25 F-roads in Highlands, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams