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Yellow Route Bisschops Peak

Highlands, Iceland8.4 kmModerateGPS track

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Yellow Route Bisschops Peak

Highlands, Iceland8.4 kmModerateGPS track

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Map of Yellow Route Bisschops Peak

Yellow Route Bisschops Peak is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7467°N, 16.6314°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F902 (Kverkfjallaleið)
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 82.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 263 km in a straight line
What else is close: 24 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Yellow Route Bisschops Peak weather and conditions

At Yellow Route Bisschops Peak in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 01:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 01:15· 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 Yellow Route Bisschops Peak

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

Photos & videos

Yellow Route Bisschops Peak — photo by henkvanachteren / Wikiloc

Photo: henkvanachteren / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Yellow Route Bisschops Peak — photo by henkvanachteren

Photo: henkvanachteren / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Yellow Route Bisschops Peak hike?

The Yellow Route Bisschops Peak trail is about 8.4 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.

How do I get to the Yellow Route Bisschops Peak trailhead?

Yellow Route Bisschops Peak is in Highlands. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is Yellow Route Bisschops Peak safe to hike alone?

Yellow Route Bisschops Peak sits 83 km from Nesjahverfi. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 436 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.

When is the best time to hike Yellow Route Bisschops Peak?

Yellow Route Bisschops Peak is a highland route, so its access roads are typically open only from late June to early September. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Drekafoss

33 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Töfrafoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

34 km·~40 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

34 km·~41 min drive

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

#3.Laugarvallalaug

50 km·~60 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

57 km·~69 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

50 m

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

#2.Drekaskáli

33 km·~39 min drive

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

#3.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

33 km·~39 min drive

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

#4.Snæfell

47 km·~57 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F985 Jökulvegur

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Zig-zag climb to glacier edge

#2.F980 Kollumúlavegur

6.2 km·~7 min drive

One of Iceland's deepest river crossings

#3.F910 Austurleið

18 km·~21 min drive

Main eastern route to Askja

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

87 km·~105 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

100 km·~120 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

112 km·~134 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

118 km·~142 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

82 km·~98 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Möðrudalur

84 km·~101 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

85 km·~102 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

87 km·~105 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

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · henkvanachteren / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor 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