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Dyngjuháls

North Iceland, Iceland644 m elevation
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Dyngjuháls

North Iceland, Iceland644 m elevation

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Dyngjuháls rises to 644 m in North Iceland — the 444th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 30 km away.

Map of Dyngjuháls

Dyngjuháls is in North Iceland at 65.1655°N, 15.9307°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
644 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F910 (Kreppa-Arnardalsleið)
Off the main road
30.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 68.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
308 km in a straight line
What else is close
38 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Dyngjuháls weather and conditions

At Dyngjuháls in North Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 09:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), light drizzle, wind 6 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I get to Dyngjuháls?
Dyngjuháls 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 Dyngjuháls 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 Dyngjuháls?
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 Dyngjuháls?
Dyngjuháls is 644 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug
19 km·~23 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Hveragil
27 km·~32 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Víti Askja
39 km·~47 min drive

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#4.Víti
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Water hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Herðubreiðarlindir
14 km·~17 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal
23 km·~28 min drive

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#3.Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð
23 km·~28 min drive

Well equipped and peaceful camp site by a farm that is the only farm in this altitude in…

#4.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping
29 km·~35 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
70 km·~84 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
72 km·~86 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
72 km·~86 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
81 km·~98 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur
30 km·~36 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir
41 km·~50 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hallormsstaður
56 km·~67 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Mývatn
68 km·~82 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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

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