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Map of Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur
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66.0331°N, 17.8569°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F899 (Flateyjardalsvegur)
Off the main road- 15.9 km from Route 83
Nearest town- Grenivík — 18.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 284 km in a straight line
What else is close- 72 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- 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.
Tours near Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur
The Saltvík tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Whale Watching Originalfrom 12.700 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tourfrom 12.700 ISK · 3 h
Húsavík: Small-Family Run, Responsible Whale Watchingfrom 11.990 ISK · 3 h
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Husavik Portfrom 25.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn - Shore Excursion from Húsavíkfrom 24.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Big Whale Safari & Puffinsfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur weather and conditions
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6°Cpartly cloudy · feels 2°C4 m/sgusts 99 h 31 mdaylight · 08:11 – 17:42
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Bakrangi 13 04 201115 km - 2
Á Fjörður við Eyjafjörð, Flateyjadal, Hvalvatnsfjörð, Ytri-Brettingsdalur, Jökulbrekka15 km - 3
Blamannshattur 23 07 201018 km - 4
Kaldbakur22 km - 5
Whale watching22 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur17 km
- 2Goldfish Pond23 km
- 3Ostakarið23 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 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur hike?
The Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur trail is about 12 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 Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur trailhead?
Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur 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 Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur safe to hike alone?
Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur sits 18 km from Grenivík, and 16 km from Route 83. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,002 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 Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur?
Þverárfjall og Mógilsdalskambur climbs about 1,002 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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