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Fjórðungsalda

Highlands, Iceland976 m elevation
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Fjórðungsalda

Highlands, Iceland976 m elevation

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Fjórðungsalda rises to 976 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 106th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Hrafnagil, 79 km away.

Map of Fjórðungsalda

Fjórðungsalda is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8749°N, 18.0069°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
976 m above sea level
Nearest town
Hrafnagil — 78.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
205 km in a straight line
What else is close
22 mapped places within 20 km

Fjórðungsalda weather and conditions

At Fjórðungsalda in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Fjórðungsalda?
Fjórðungsalda 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 Fjórðungsalda 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 Fjórðungsalda?
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 Fjórðungsalda?
Fjórðungsalda is 976 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Öxl10 km
  2. 2Núpur11 km
  3. 3Fagrafell13 km
  4. 4Tungnafell13 km
  5. 5Kambsfell13 km

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell
23 km·~27 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Víti
63 km·~76 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Víti Askja
63 km·~76 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
65 km·~78 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur
16 km·~19 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell
23 km·~27 min drive

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

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
65 km·~78 min drive

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

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli
67 km·~80 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
88 km·~106 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
88 km·~106 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
89 km·~107 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
89 km·~107 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata
88 km·~106 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur
88 km·~106 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mývatn
89 km·~107 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Mýrarvegur
90 km·~108 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 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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