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Highlands, Iceland631 m elevation
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Brekknafjöll

Highlands, Iceland631 m elevation

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Brekknafjöll rises to 631 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 175th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 12 km away.

Map of Brekknafjöll

Brekknafjöll is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.4594°N, 20.2890°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
631 m above sea level
Off the main road
12 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 21 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
87 km in a straight line
What else is close
164 mapped places within 20 km

Brekknafjöll weather and conditions

At Brekknafjöll in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Brekknafjöll?
Brekknafjöll is in Highlands. 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 Brekknafjöll 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 Brekknafjöll?
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 Brekknafjöll?
Brekknafjöll is 631 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Fagradalsfjall1 km
  2. 2Einifell2 km
  3. 3Jarlhettur3 km
  4. 4Mosaskarðsfjall4 km
  5. 5Hagafell5 km

Hot Springs

#1.Kúalaug
15 km·~18 min drive

Two small natural pools near Geysir, around 40°C. No facilities. Delicate surroundings -…

#2.Konungshver
16 km·~19 min drive

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Norðvestur frá Blesa er Konungshver (9) . Hann…

#3.Blesi
16 km·~19 min drive

Geyser hot spring

#4.Óþerrishola
16 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Geysir, Haukadal
17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

#2.Skjól
17 km·~20 min drive

Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð
22 km·~26 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu
22 km·~26 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
34 km·~41 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
37 km·~44 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara
67 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
67 km·~80 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir
17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll
32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn
34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir
37 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Highlands

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