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Botnshnúkur

Westfjords, Iceland750 m elevation

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Botnshnúkur

Westfjords, Iceland750 m elevation

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Botnshnúkur rises to 750 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 13th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 60, 3.2 km away.

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Botnshnúkur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.6944°N, 23.1243°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 750 m above sea level
Off the main road: 3.2 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Bíldudalur — 23.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 181 km in a straight line
What else is close: 70 mapped places within 20 km

Botnshnúkur weather and conditions

At Botnshnúkur in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 01:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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−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 Botnshnúkur

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 Botnshnúkur?

Botnshnúkur 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 Botnshnúkur 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 Botnshnúkur?

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 Botnshnúkur?

Botnshnúkur is 750 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Botsnhorn8 km
2Nónborg23 km
3Tafla24 km
4Hvestunúpur25 km
5Hestur26 km

Waterfalls

#1.Dynjandi

5.5 km·~7 min drive

The crown jewel of the Westfjords. A wedding-cake waterfall dropping 100 meters in…

#2.Hæstahjallafoss

5.6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Strompgljúfrafoss

5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Göngumannafoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Dynjandislaug

5.9 km·~7 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Hellulaug

14 km·~16 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

#3.Reykjafjarðarlaug

18 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Flókalundur

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#2.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

22 km·~26 min drive

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

#3.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Bíldudalur við Byltu

22 km·~26 min drive

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

41 km·~49 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjölval

42 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

22 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Þingeyri

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Tálknafjörður

33 km·~40 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

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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