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Map of Högnhöfði
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64.2927°N, 20.4867°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 3 km from Route 37
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 4.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 72 km in a straight line
What else is close- 232 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Högnhöfði
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHögnhöfði weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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Bjarnarfell8 km - 2
Geysir - Strokkur area - Geysir - Strokkur geyser area9 km - 3
Strokkur – Gullfoss – Reykholt9 km - 4
Reykholt- Géiser9 km - 5Haukadalsskógur - Sandfell10 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Högnhöfði hike?
The Högnhöfði trail is about 23 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 Högnhöfði trailhead?
Högnhöfði 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 Högnhöfði safe to hike alone?
Högnhöfði sits 4.5 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 3 km from Route 37. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 893 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 Högnhöfði?
Högnhöfði 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.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · olijon / 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
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