A Guide to Iceland's F-Roads for Beginners
Most people's ideas of driving in Iceland are completely upside down. The truth about the famous F-roads? These routes aren't some cozy, picture-perfect drives. What drives experts nuts is how many roll up in tiny city cars and expect a casual Sunday outing—they're in for the shock of a lifetime. What Makes F-Roads Different The thing most visitors get wrong is assuming all roads are built for everyday cars. That's completely ridiculous once someone actually sees what F-roads throw at drivers. It's not just rough gravel—these tracks dive into river beds, volcanic ash plains, and rock gardens that would make SUVs sweat. A smooth ride? Forget it. Research shows F-roads test both nerves and hardware, with the country’s mood swings thrown in for good measure—what’s crazy is the weather changes the roads overnight. Most F-roads have signs marked with “F”—and that's a warning, not a suggestion. Vehicle Requirements Anyone thinking of tackling F-roads in anything less ...