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Glissa rises to 718 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 22nd highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 26 km away.
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65.9933°N, 21.6416°W · Westfjords
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Elevation- 718 m above sea level
Off the main road- 26 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Hólmavík — 30.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 206 km in a straight line
What else is close- 80 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Glissa
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGlissa weather and conditions
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1°Cclear · feels -11°C18 m/sgusts 249 h 39 mdaylight · 08:23 – 18:01
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Eyrarfell1 km
- 2Þverdalsfjall3 km
- 3Hádegisfjall4 km
- 4Árnesfjall5 km
- 5Seljanesfjall5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Krossnes9 km - 2Hákarlavogur15 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur24 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðurfjörður8 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Hólmavík33 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Drangsnes35 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
- Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Glissa?
Glissa is in Westfjords. 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 Glissa 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 Glissa?
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 Glissa?
Glissa is 718 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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VegagerðinVisitor 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
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