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Djúpavíkurhjalli rises to 236 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 183rd highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 23 km away.
Map of Djúpavíkurhjalli
Map
65.9438°N, 21.5416°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 236 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road 643 (Bjarnarfj.-Djúpav.)
Off the main road
- 22.7 km from Route 61
Nearest town
- Hólmavík — 26.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 201 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 93 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Djúpavíkurhjalli
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 hDjúpavíkurhjalli weather and conditions
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4°Cclear · feels -7°C16 m/sgusts 239 h 39 mdaylight · 08:22 – 18:01
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Búrfell6 km
- 2Glissa7 km
- 3Eyrarfell7 km
- 4Þverdalsfjall7 km
- 5Árnesfjall8 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðurfjörður12 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Hólmavík28 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Drangsnes29 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Djúpavíkurhjalli?
Djúpavíkurhjalli 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 Djúpavíkurhjalli 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 Djúpavíkurhjalli?
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 Djúpavíkurhjalli?
Djúpavíkurhjalli is 236 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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
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