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Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit

North Iceland, Iceland20 kmHardGPS track

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Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit

North Iceland, Iceland20 kmHardGPS track

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Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit is in North Iceland at 65.0473°N, 16.7234°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 64.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 268 km in a straight line
What else is close: 62 mapped places within 20 km

Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit weather and conditions

At Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 0°C, drizzle, wind 1 m/s gusting to 6 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit — photo by ecmwl / Wikiloc

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Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit — photo by ecmwl

Photo: ecmwl / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit hike?

The Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit trail is about 20 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 Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit trailhead?

Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit is in North Iceland. 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 Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit safe to hike alone?

Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit sits 65 km from Vogar við Mývatn. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 858 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 Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit?

Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit climbs about 858 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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.

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Waterfalls

#1.Drekafoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skínandi

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Gljúfrasmiður

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

43 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

150 m

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

500 m

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

#3.Laugarvallalaug

45 km·~55 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

56 km·~67 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

6 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli

6.1 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Herðubreiðarlindir

29 km·~34 min drive

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

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

34 km·~40 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F88 Öskjuleið

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Shortcut to Askja caldera

#2.F894 Öskjuvatnsvegur

18 km·~22 min drive

Final bumpy kilometers to Askja

2 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

67 km·~80 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

94 km·~113 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

94 km·~113 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

95 km·~114 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

58 km·~69 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

60 km·~72 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

67 km·~80 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

80 km·~97 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · ecmwl / Wikiloc
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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