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About
A super-jeep-only highland road defined by the Skyndidalsá, one of the deepest river crossings on record in Iceland.
Many drivers who reach the Skyndidalsá crossing choose not to attempt it. That's the documented norm, not an exception.
It's known specifically for the Skyndidalsá crossing — the road exists to reach it, and the crossing is also frequently where the trip ends for people who decide not to continue.
The Skyndidalsá is genuinely serious — attempt it only in a proper super jeep, with an experienced driver, and ideally a second vehicle for backup. If you're not certain, turning back is the documented, sensible choice here.
Map of Kollumúlavegur
Kollumúlavegur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7500°N, 16.5000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 77.9 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 269 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 23 mapped places within 20 km
Is F980 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 · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 18 min ago
| F-road | Status now | Vegagerðin's wording |
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| F980 Kollumúlavegur | Not reported | Óþekkt |
F980 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.
Kollumúlavegur weather and conditions
At Kollumúlavegur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), light drizzle, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 22:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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What car do I need for F980?
How deep is the Skyndidalsá river?
Is it normal to turn back on F980?
Should I attempt F980 alone?
Can a standard 4x4 rental use F980?
Nearby
km column = your drive
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- 2
Austurleið24 km - 3
Kverkfjallaleið24 km - 4
Arnardalsleið27 km - 5
Hvannalindavegur33 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in East Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in East Iceland.
Hot Springs
Water hot spring
Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…
Water hot spring
Geothermal spot
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…
F-Roads
3 f-roads near Highlands
Supermarkets
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
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
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