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Botnaheiðarhnúkur

Westfjords, Iceland588 m elevation

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Botnaheiðarhnúkur

Westfjords, Iceland588 m elevation

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Botnaheiðarhnúkur rises to 588 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 62nd highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 62, 3.1 km away.

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Botnaheiðarhnúkur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5629°N, 23.7497°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 588 m above sea level
Off the main road: 3.1 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Tálknafjörður — 7.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 179 km in a straight line
What else is close: 96 mapped places within 20 km

Botnaheiðarhnúkur weather and conditions

At Botnaheiðarhnúkur in Westfjords, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 22:30 (Iceland time): 3°C, mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 21:02). 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

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 Botnaheiðarhnúkur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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How do I get to Botnaheiðarhnúkur?

Botnaheiðarhnúkur is in Westfjords. 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 Botnaheiðarhnúkur 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 Botnaheiðarhnúkur?

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 Botnaheiðarhnúkur?

Botnaheiðarhnúkur is 588 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Þingmannaá

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Reykjafjarðarlaug

15 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Krosslaug

17 km·~20 min drive

Spring hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tálknafjörður

8.6 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in Tálknafjörður is located in the center of the village, next to the…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Patreksfjörður

10 km·~12 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

#4.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

11 km·~13 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

12 km·~15 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Tálknafjörður

7.9 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Patreksfjörður

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

Data & sources

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

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