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Jökulvegur

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About

A switchback road climbing to the edge of a glacier, used by snowmobile tours and super jeeps bringing visitors onto the ice.

Exposed on the switchbacks — if heights bother you, this one will test that more than most F-roads.

It's noted on record as having more switchbacks than any other F-road in Iceland, climbing in a continuous series of turns until the road ends at the glacier's edge.

No water crossings are noted, so the hazard here is the sustained switchback climb itself — narrow turns, drop-offs, and elevation exposure. Take the switchbacks slowly and watch for oncoming traffic on blind turns.

Map of Jökulvegur

Map

64.7000°N, 16.6667°W · Highlands

Plan your visit

Nearest town
Nesjahverfi — 81.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
261 km in a straight line
What else is close
18 mapped places within 20 km

F985 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Jökulvegur weather and conditions

Last updated

-3°Cclear · feels -14°C16 m/sgusts 219 h 47 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:46
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

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F-roads of Iceland: F985 (Jökulvegur) (28.07.2020)Ervin Drives Around
F985 Jökulvegur, F-roads Iceland 4K (full drive)Epic Iceland
Iceland F 985 above SmyrlabjörgGabi Dietz
Iceland F-Road F-985 (KIA SORENTO)너트무
Iceland F985 HyperlapseOlo Lo

Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Freysnes80 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Nesjar80 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Höfn85 km · 310.9 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó86 km
  2. 2Krambúð105 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin113 km
All supermarkets →

Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F985?
At least a large 4x4. It's rated hard difficulty for the sustained switchback climb, not river crossings.
Are there river crossings on F985?
None are noted on record. The hazard is the switchback climb and elevation exposure.
Is F985 good for people afraid of heights?
Not really — it's a sustained series of switchbacks with exposure, on record as having more turns than any other F-road.
What's at the end of F985?
The edge of a glacier, used by snowmobile tours and super jeeps bringing visitors onto the ice.
Can I drive F985 in a 2WD car?
No. It's an F-road; 2WD vehicles are prohibited by law and unsupported by rental insurance.

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