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Hveragil

Highlands, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Hveragil is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6722°N, 16.5581°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 75.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 265 km in a straight line
What else is close: 17 mapped places within 20 km

Hveragil weather and conditions

At Hveragil in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -7°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hveragil

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Hveragil?

Hveragil is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Hveragil safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Hveragil?

No — Hveragil can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Hveragil?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Einistorfa140 km
2Brúarhlöð182 km

Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Töfrafoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Drekafoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

43 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

42 km·~51 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

43 km·~51 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugarvallalaug

53 km·~63 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

59 km·~71 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Drekaskáli

41 km·~49 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

41 km·~49 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Snæfell

46 km·~55 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F985 Jökulvegur

6 km·~7 min drive

Zig-zag climb to glacier edge

#2.F980 Kollumúlavegur

9.1 km·~11 min drive

One of Iceland's deepest river crossings

#3.F910 Austurleið

22 km·~26 min drive

Main eastern route to Askja

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

80 km·~96 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

108 km·~130 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

109 km·~131 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

118 km·~141 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

74 km·~89 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

78 km·~93 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn

79 km·~95 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

88 km·~106 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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