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Jökulvegur

Highlands, Icelandhard4WD required
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Jökulvegur

Highlands, Icelandhard4WD required

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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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
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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
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Tours near Jökulvegur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

Skínandi

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

28 km away

Drekafoss

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

38 km away
Töfrafoss

Töfrafoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

39 km away
Sauðárfoss

Sauðárfoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

45 km away

Hot Springs

Víti

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

39 km away

Víti Askja

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

39 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Múlaþing

Wild hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

55 km away

Laugarvallalaug

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

55 km away

Campsites

Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

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

5.5 km away

Drekaskáli

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

38 km away

Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

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

38 km away

Snæfell

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

50 km away

Services

Freysnes

Orkan fuel station

80 km away

Nesjar

N1 fuel station

80 km away

Höfn

N1 fuel station

85 km away

Nettó

Nettó supermarket — supplies

86 km away

Frequently
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Can I drive F985 in a 2WD car?
No. F985 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 F985 open?
Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.
How do I get to F985?
F985 (Jökulvegur) 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 F985?
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.
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