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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
Jökulvegur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7000°N, 16.6667°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
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
At Jökulvegur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 11:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 11:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Is F985 good for people afraid of heights?
What's at the end of F985?
Can I drive F985 in a 2WD car?
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Kollumúlavegur10 km
- 2
Austurleið16 km - 3
Kverkfjallaleið34 km - 4
Arnardalsleið36 km - 5
Öskjuleið39 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in East 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
2 f-roads near Highlands
Supermarkets
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 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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