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Highlands, Iceland1,428 m elevation
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Fannborg

Highlands, Iceland1,428 m elevation

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Fannborg rises to 1,428 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 25th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 13 km away.

Map of Fannborg

Fannborg is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6425°N, 19.2419°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
1,428 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F347 (Ásgarður - Hveradalir)
Off the main road
12.7 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 68.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
141 km in a straight line
What else is close
85 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.

Fannborg weather and conditions

At Fannborg in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:00 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -6°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 00:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Fannborg?
Fannborg 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 Fannborg without a guide?
Fannborg is a high summit (1,428 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Fannborg?
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 Fannborg?
Fannborg is 1,428 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Snækollur1 km
  2. 2Hverahnúkur1 km
  3. 3Snót1 km
  4. 4Loðmundur2 km
  5. 5Hveradalshnúkur3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir
2.2 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
2.2 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug
4.2 km·~5 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
5.3 km·~6 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
5.5 km·~7 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Árbúðir
22 km·~27 min drive

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

#3.Hvítárnes
25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir
29 km·~35 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
77 km·~92 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
86 km·~103 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
106 km·~127 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
110 km·~132 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
50 km·~59 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
63 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir
77 km·~92 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell
78 km·~93 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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