What are the most spectacular roads in Iceland?

Iceland, a land where fire and ice coexist in harmony, promises an unparalleled road trip experience that lingers in memory. As you navigate its roads, you'll find vast lava fields brushing against ice-capped mountains, while geysers burst forth amidst tranquil hot springs.

The iconic Route 1, or the Ring Road, encapsulates the essence of this land, running 830 miles and weaving a tapestry of diverse landscapes, from cascading waterfalls to serene fjords. Yet, for those who dare, venturing off this beaten path reveals even more treasures. The Askja Road, for instance, unfolds as one of Earth's most scenic expeditions, every mile narrating tales of geology and time. Road 622, however, challenges the brave with its hazardous paths below sea level, especially when the tide rises. While Öxi Pass, elevated at 539m, is a testament to Iceland's raw beauty, it demands respect, especially during the volatile weather outside of summer.

Every journey on these roads is a testament to nature's grandeur, punctuated by surreal surprises and moments of awe. So, pack your sense of adventure, and let Iceland's roads lead you on a journey where legends come alive, and landscapes redefine wonder.

F980 (Kollmúluvegur) is a very dangerous drive located in the South-East of Iceland. The drive offers breathtaking landscapes but it's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance and experienced drivers – there is a deep, fast-flowing river to cross.

Located on the high plateau of North Iceland, F752 (Skagafjarðarleið) is a very demanding journey with breathtaking landscapes progressing across a strikingly barren stretch of land.

F946 (Loðmundarfjarðarvegur) is the name of a very scenic drive located on the east fjords of Iceland. The drive offers breathtaking mountain landscapes. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. Along the way you’ll be truly in a natural wonderland of landscape and geology.

F839 (Leirdalsheiðarvegur) is a demanding drive located on the north coast of Iceland. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance: along the way there are a few small fords to cross.

F233 (Álftavatnskrókur) is a dangerous drive located in the south of Iceland. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance: along the way there’s a serious river crossing.

Iceland is a volcanic island located in the middle of the northern Atlantic Ocean, near the Arctic Circle. It is a country of sharp contrasts.

Road 870 (Norðausturvegur) is a very scenic journey in the Northeastern Region of Iceland, along Iceland's Arctic Coast Way.

Located on the eastern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, in the Western Region, on the western coast of Iceland, the defiant F575 (Eysteinsdalsleið) is a very difficult drive through some of Iceland's most epic landscapes. 4x4 vehicles only. The GSM signal is rather unreliable.

F905 (Arnardalsleið) is a challenging drive located in the Eastern Region of Iceland. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance: along the way you’ll have to cross a few streams.

F347 (Kerlingarfjallavegur) is a demanding drive located in the Southern Region of Iceland. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance: along the way there are two unbridged streams to cross.

If you are planning to drive in Iceland and having some adventure on the road, the F Roads are the starting point to some of the most stunning places in the highlands of the country. Road quality can vary considerably and many involve crossing rivers (fording).

Located in the Eastern Region of Iceland, the F909 (Snæfellsleið) is one of the most extrem roads of the country. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance: along the way several rivers need to be crossed.

F902 (Kverkfjallaleið) is a very demanding drive located in southeast Iceland in the northern part of the Vatnajökull glacier, with breathtaking landscapes and rugged potentially difficult river crossings.

F899 (Flateyjardalsvegur) is a demanding drive located on the north coast of Iceland. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance: along the way there are a few small fords to cross.

Located within the Friðland að Fjallabaki park, F224 (Landmannalaugavegur) is a short mountain road located in the south of Iceland. It leads to a mountain hut in the valley of Landmannalaugar. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance and experienced drivers.

F734 (Vesturheiðarvegur) is a very demanding drive with breathtaking landscapes and rugged with rivers located in the Northwestern Region of Iceland. With a few deep rivers crossings, someone said this a road ‘for those with balls of steel’.

Situated in the Southern Region of Iceland, near the Lakagígar region, the F207 (Lakagígavegur) is a very challenging journey with breathtaking landscapes and rugged with rivers. Only for 4x4 vehicles with significant fording capacity. No service or network.

F228 (Veiðivatnaleið) is a very exciting drive located in the south of Iceland. The drive offers breathtaking landscapes but it's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance and experienced drivers – there are two fords to cross.

F335 (Hagavatnsvegur) is a mountain road located in the Southern Region of Iceland. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance: along the way there are unbridged rivers to cross.

Road 745 (Skagavegur) is a very scenic coastal road located on the north coast of Iceland, on the east coast of the bay Húnaflói. The coast has very unique rock formations.

Located in the Northeastern Region of Iceland, F881 (Dragaleið) is a very remote journey with breathtaking landscapes.

Svínaskarð Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 485m (1,591ft) above the sea level, located in southwestern Iceland. It’s said to be one of the most dangerous roads in the country.

Situated in the Northwestern Region of Iceland the F735 (Þjófadalavegur) is a difficult journey with breathtaking landscapes and rugged with a river. Only for 4x4 vehicles with significant fording capacity. No service or network.

Situated on the small peninsula of Seljanes in the Westfords, in northwestern Iceland, the F649 (Ófeigsfjarðarvegur) is a very demanding drive with breathtaking landscapes and rugged with rivers. Only for 4x4 vehicles with significant fording capacity. No service or network.

Road 953 (Mjóafjardarvegur) is a very scenic gravel track located in the Eastfjords of Iceland. The journey offers magnificent views out to sea. The road is extraordinary in itself.

Road 955 (Vattarnesvegur) is a very scenic journey located around the Vattarnes peninsula, in the Eastern Region of Iceland.

Situated in the Southern Region of Iceland the F229 (Jökulheimaleið) is a difficult journey with breathtaking landscapes and rugged with rivers. Only for 4x4 vehicles with significant fording capacity. No service or network.

F894 (Öskjuvatnsvegur) is a very demanding journey located in the Northeastern Region of Iceland. It's only suitable for 4x4 vehicles with very high ground clearance.

Located in the Southern Region of Iceland the F223 (Eldgjárvegur) is a challenging drive with breathtaking landscapes. Only for 4x4 vehicles with significant fording capacity. No service or network.

Húsavík Mountain is a mountain peak at an elevation of 378m (1,240ft) above the sea level, located on the north coast of Iceland on the shores of Skjálfandi bay. It offers a panoramic view of the surroundings. The average gradient is 10.4%.

Located in East Iceland, Dalatangi was the first lighthouse in the country. The drive offers a magnificent view out to sea.

Lake Frostastaðavatn is a highland lake at an elevation of 573m (1,879ft) above the sea level, located in the south of Iceland.

Located in Viðfjörður, a fjord stretching south from the Norðfjörður bay in the Eastern Region of Iceland the F959 (Viðfjarðarvegur) is a very challenging drive. Strange incidents were reported to happen on the area.

Vatnsskarð is a mountain pass at an elevation of 200m (656ft) above the sea level located in Southern Peninsula Reykjanesskagi, in southwest Iceland.

Námaskarð is a mountain pass at an elevation of 409m (1,341ft) above the sea level, located in the north of Iceland. The area is otherworldly, a sulfuric martian landscape.

Ennisháls Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 280m (918ft) above the sea level, located in the western part of Iceland.

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