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Dyngjufjöll

North Iceland, Iceland1,394 m elevation

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Dyngjufjöll

North Iceland, Iceland1,394 m elevation

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Dyngjufjöll rises to 1,394 m in North Iceland — the 20th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Closest town is Vogar við Mývatn, 63 km away.

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Dyngjufjöll is in North Iceland at 65.0561°N, 16.8776°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,394 m above sea level
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 63.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 262 km in a straight line
What else is close: 57 mapped places within 20 km

Dyngjufjöll weather and conditions

At Dyngjufjöll in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 10:15 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -5°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 10:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Dyngjufjöll

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

Dyngjufjöll — photo by Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Dyngjufjöll?

Dyngjufjöll 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 Dyngjufjöll 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 Dyngjufjöll?

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 Dyngjufjöll?

Dyngjufjöll is 1,394 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Drekafoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skínandi

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Gljúfrasmiður

34 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Hrafnabjargafoss

38 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Víti Askja

7 km·~8 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#2.Víti

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Laugarvallalaug

53 km·~63 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Stóragjá Cave

62 km·~75 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Herðubreiðarlindir

34 km·~41 min drive

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

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

36 km·~43 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F88 Öskjuleið

6 km·~7 min drive

Shortcut to Askja caldera

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

89 km·~107 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

89 km·~107 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

90 km·~108 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

57 km·~69 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Möðrudalur

62 km·~74 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

65 km·~78 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

76 km·~92 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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