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Blámannshattur

North Iceland, Iceland1,198 m elevation

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Blámannshattur

North Iceland, Iceland1,198 m elevation

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Blámannshattur rises to 1,198 m in North Iceland — the 88th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 83, 3.5 km away.

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Blámannshattur is in North Iceland at 65.9261°N, 18.0014°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,198 m above sea level
Off the main road: 3.5 km from Route 83
Nearest town: Grenivík — 9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 271 km in a straight line
What else is close: 88 mapped places within 20 km

Blámannshattur weather and conditions

At Blámannshattur in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 16:00 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Blámannshattur

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

Photos & videos

Blámannshattur — photo by Hedwig Storch · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hedwig Storch · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Blámannshattur?

Blámannshattur is in North Iceland. 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 Blámannshattur 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 Blámannshattur?

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 Blámannshattur?

Blámannshattur is 1,198 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Landsendafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Æðarfossar

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Ullarfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Mígandifoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Hjalteyri Hot Tub

11 km·~13 min drive

Hjalteyri Hot Tub is a small geothermal bathing spot in North Iceland with mineral-rich,…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð

14 km·~17 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#4.Hauganes Hot Tubs

17 km·~21 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ártún

3.7 km·~4 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

#2.Grenivík

8.2 km·~10 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#4.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

25 km·~30 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

26 km·~31 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

27 km·~32 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grenivík

8.5 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur

16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Dalvík

24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Baldursnes Akureyri

26 km·~31 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hedwig Storch · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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