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Jökulgilstindar mountainBorvan53 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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East Iceland Peaks

431 mapped

431 peaks in East Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

431 peaks in East Iceland, led by Ketillaugarfjall and Súlur. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top peaks in East Iceland

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page. Distances on the cards are straight-line from Reykjavík.

Ketillaugarfjall mountain668 m

Ketillaugarfjall

326 km from Reykjavík

Ketillaugarfjall, (668 m) a colourful batholite mountain. According to legend, a woman named Ketillaug disappeared into the mountain carrying a kettle full of gold. Walking route up the mountain, beautiful view.

Súlur mountain644 m

Súlur

392 km from Reykjavík

Súlur is a mountain located to the south west of the town Akureyri in Iceland rising some 1213 meters. It is popular for hiking tours.

Hólar mountain266 m

Hólar

360 km from Reykjavík

The Rauðhólar are remnants of a cluster of rootless cones in Elliðaárhraun lava fields on the south-eastern outskirts of Reykjavík, Iceland next to the South Iceland part of Hringvegur, the Suðurlandsvegur.

Búlandstindur mountain1,069 m

Búlandstindur

366 km from Reykjavík

Búlandstindur is a mountain in Eastern Iceland between the bays Berufjörður and Hamarsfjörður. Mt. Búlandstindur is 1,069 metres (3,507 ft) above sea level. It is a pyramid-shaped stack of basaltic strata. The villages around this mountain are famous for fishing.

431 peaks in East Iceland

Jökulgilstindar mountain1,337 m

Jökulgilstindar

339 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1337m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Hnjúkafell mountain1,278 m

Hnjúkafell

310 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Nálhúshnjúkar mountain1,210 m

Nálhúshnjúkar

317 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1210m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Sandfell mountain1,157 m

Sandfell

369 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1157m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður]

Hallbjarnarstaðatindur mountain1,145 m

Hallbjarnarstaðatindur

365 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1145m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Bjálfafell mountain1,135 m

Bjálfafell

308 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Höttur mountain1,106 m

Höttur

373 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1106m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Hafursfell mountain1,088 m

Hafursfell

320 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1088m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Geldingafell mountain1,087 m

Geldingafell

322 km from Reykjavík

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Geldingafell er efsta brúnin á Rjúpnafelli.

Bjólfur mountain1,085 m

Bjólfur

394 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Grábergshnjúkar mountain1,050 m

Grábergshnjúkar

314 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1050m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Reifstindur mountain1,046 m

Reifstindur

326 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Sauðahnjúkar mountain1,041 m

Sauðahnjúkar

307 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1041m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Suðurfjall mountain1,033 m

Suðurfjall

324 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1033m. [Wikidata: hill in Iceland]

Dyrfjallstindur mountain1,025 m

Dyrfjallstindur

409 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Grjótárhnjúkur mountain1,016 m

Grjótárhnjúkur

310 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1016m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Strandartindur mountain1,010 m

Strandartindur

399 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1010m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Fitjahnjúkur mountain1,005 m

Fitjahnjúkur

306 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 1005m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Njörvafellstindur mountain990 m

Njörvafellstindur

325 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Hólmatindur mountain985 m

Hólmatindur

389 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 985m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Mýrafellstindur mountain977 m

Mýrafellstindur

372 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 977m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Bæjartindur mountain936 m

Bæjartindur

371 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 936m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Bótarhnjúkar mountain934 m

Bótarhnjúkar

346 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Hoffellstindur mountain928 m

Hoffellstindur

320 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 928m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Flögutindur mountain918 m

Flögutindur

368 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Hátungur mountain907 m

Hátungur

303 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Sauðafell mountain906 m

Sauðafell

319 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 906m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Þrælaháls mountain891 m

Þrælaháls

324 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 891m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Kerlingartindur mountain867 m

Kerlingartindur

374 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 867m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Klifatindur mountain847 m

Klifatindur

336 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 847m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Smátindafjall mountain836 m

Smátindafjall

379 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Laugarfell mountain835 m

Laugarfell

324 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 835m. [Wikidata: mountain in Iceland]

Skælingur mountain832 m

Skælingur

412 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Kárahnjúkar mountain828 m

Kárahnjúkar

310 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Snjótindur mountain802 m

Snjótindur

357 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Hvítserkur mountain771 m

Hvítserkur

413 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Sauðahlíðarfjall

767 m · 377 km from Reykjavík

Hlíðarfjall is a mountain and ski resort located around 6 km west of the Icelandic town Akureyri in Eyjafjörður. The mountain itself has an elevation of 1,200m, It is the second largest ski resort in Iceland and reaches a top elevation of 1,014m. The base of the resort is at an elevation of 500m.

Krosstindur mountain750 m

Krosstindur

380 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Þverfell

744 m · 384 km from Reykjavík

Þverfellshorn is a peak in the Esjan mountains of Capital Region in southwestern Iceland. It is located roughly 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) by air northeast of Reykjavík. It is one of the most visited peaks in Iceland, attracting hikers for its scenic views. Its elevation range is 820 metres (2,690 ft) - 840 metres (2,760 ft). The car park at the foot of the mountain is known as "Mógilsá".

Skálatindur mountain729 m

Skálatindur

337 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Náttmálatindur mountain728 m

Náttmálatindur

334 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Krossanesfjall mountain716 m

Krossanesfjall

359 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 716m. Local name: Krossanes.

Kiðufell mountain695 m

Kiðufell

338 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Vestrahorn mountain686 m

Vestrahorn

338 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Sandfell mountain678 m

Sandfell

306 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Fagradalsfjöll mountain677 m

Fagradalsfjöll

397 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Ketillaugarfjall mountain668 m

Ketillaugarfjall

326 km from Reykjavík

Ketillaugarfjall, (668 m) a colourful batholite mountain. According to legend, a woman named Ketillaug disappeared into the mountain carrying a kettle full of gold. Walking route up the mountain, beautiful view.

Kambhorn mountain650 m

Kambhorn

338 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Hvammsheiði mountain645 m

Hvammsheiði

337 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Súlur mountain644 m

Súlur

392 km from Reykjavík

Súlur is a mountain located to the south west of the town Akureyri in Iceland rising some 1213 meters. It is popular for hiking tours.

Geldingafjall mountain634 m

Geldingafjall

406 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Grjóthólatindur mountain634 m

Grjóthólatindur

375 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Reyðarfjall mountain596 m

Reyðarfjall

402 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland, 596m. Local name: Reyðar.

Hellisfjarðarmúli mountain558 m

Hellisfjarðarmúli

407 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Viðborðsfjall mountain529 m

Viðborðsfjall

316 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Búrfell

464 m · 419 km from Reykjavík

Búrfell is a 669 m (2,195 ft) basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.

Brunnhorn mountain435 m

Brunnhorn

340 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Búrfell

427 m · 402 km from Reykjavík

Búrfell is a 669 m (2,195 ft) basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.

Hafrafellsháls mountain343 m

Hafrafellsháls

302 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Hólar mountain266 m

Hólar

360 km from Reykjavík

The Rauðhólar are remnants of a cluster of rootless cones in Elliðaárhraun lava fields on the south-eastern outskirts of Reykjavík, Iceland next to the South Iceland part of Hringvegur, the Suðurlandsvegur.

Fell

120 m · 382 km from Reykjavík

Eldfell is a volcanic cone just over 200 metres (660 ft) high on the Icelandic island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands. It formed in a volcanic eruption that began without warning on the eastern side of Heimaey on 23 January 1973. The name means Hill of Fire in Icelandic.

Búlandstindur mountain1,069 m

Búlandstindur

366 km from Reykjavík

Búlandstindur is a mountain in Eastern Iceland between the bays Berufjörður and Hamarsfjörður. Mt. Búlandstindur is 1,069 metres (3,507 ft) above sea level. It is a pyramid-shaped stack of basaltic strata. The villages around this mountain are famous for fishing.

Skarðstindur mountain

Skarðstindur

334 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Oddsskarð mountain705 m

Oddsskarð

397 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Goðaborg

1,069 m · 366 km from Reykjavík

Búlandstindur is a mountain in Eastern Iceland between the bays Berufjörður and Hamarsfjörður. Mt. Búlandstindur is 1,069 metres (3,507 ft) above sea level. It is a pyramid-shaped stack of basaltic strata. The villages around this mountain are famous for fishing.

Fell

279 m · 389 km from Reykjavík

Eldfell is a volcanic cone just over 200 metres (660 ft) high on the Icelandic island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands. It formed in a volcanic eruption that began without warning on the eastern side of Heimaey on 23 January 1973. The name means Hill of Fire in Icelandic.

Þorgeirsstaðatindur mountain

Þorgeirsstaðatindur

339 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Tófuhorn mountain

Tófuhorn

358 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Reyðarártindur mountain

Reyðarártindur

350 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Svínhólafjall mountain

Svínhólafjall

351 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.

Kverkfell mountain

Kverkfell

314 km from Reykjavík

Mountain peak in East Iceland. Elevation and hiking info may be available locally.