How to drive the scenic Road 870 in Northeastern Iceland?

Road 870 (Norðausturvegur) is a stunning journey through the Northeastern Region of Iceland, running along Iceland’s Arctic Coast Way.

Road 870 (Norðausturvegur)

Is Road 870 in Northeastern Iceland unpaved?

The road is completely unpaved and can sometimes be a bit rough, so take your time. This little-used coastal road is gravel but suitable for normal cars, as long as you drive carefully.

How long is Road 870 in Northeastern Iceland?

The road stretches about 60 km (37 miles), running from Kópasker (a village on the eastern shore of Öxarfjörður) to Raufarhöfn (a village on the northeastern tip of the Melrakkaslétta peninsula).

Is Road 870 in Northeastern Iceland open in winter?

The road is usually impassable from early September to late June. Use extreme caution with fog, as it can be very thick.

How remote is Road 870 in Northeastern Iceland?

Located in Iceland’s most isolated region, this drive offers breathtaking landscapes. You’ll be far from everything up here, in one of the more desolate areas of Iceland. Expect solitude—this track is not very busy and is not recommended to drive unaccompanied.

 

 

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