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Austurhengjahæð

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland222 m elevation

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MountainReykjanes Peninsula

Austurhengjahæð

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland222 m elevation

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Austurhengjahæð rises to 222 m in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland — the 15th highest of the 38 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 42, 1.1 km away.

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Austurhengjahæð is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.8843°N, 22.0354°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 222 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 42 (Seltún-Suðurstrandarvegur)
Off the main road: 1.1 km from Route 42
Nearest town: Hafnarfjörður — 15.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 30 km in a straight line
What else is close: 328 mapped places within 20 km

Austurhengjahæð weather and conditions

At Austurhengjahæð in Reykjanes, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:00· 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

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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 Austurhengjahæð

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Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

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How do I get to Austurhengjahæð?

Austurhengjahæð is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I hike Austurhengjahæð without a guide?

It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.

When is the best time to hike Austurhengjahæð?

June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.

How tall is Austurhengjahæð?

Austurhengjahæð is 222 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selásfoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

20 km·~24 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.T-bær

18 km·~22 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Gata Free Camping

19 km·~22 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

19 km·~23 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#4.Grindavík

19 km·~23 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

18 km·~22 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

19 km·~22 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

19 km·~23 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjarðarkaup

22 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Einhella

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Norðurhella

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Suðurhella

18 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásvellir

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

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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