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Hágöngur

Highlands, Iceland1,095 m elevation

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Hágöngur

Highlands, Iceland1,095 m elevation

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Hágöngur rises to 1,095 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 68th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 47 km away.

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Hágöngur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2096°N, 17.7212°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,095 m above sea level
Off the main road: 46.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 52.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 205 km in a straight line
What else is close: 19 mapped places within 20 km

Hágöngur weather and conditions

At Hágöngur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 2°C, clear, wind 0 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hágöngur

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Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Hágöngur?

Hágöngur 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 Hágöngur 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 Hágöngur?

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 Hágöngur?

Hágöngur is 1,095 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hvítárfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Foss á Síðu

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Svartifoss

41 km·~50 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

12 km·~15 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

50 km·~60 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

69 km·~83 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Brennisteinsalda

69 km·~83 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Blágil

23 km·~28 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#2.Campsite Reception

42 km·~51 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#3.Hörgsland

42 km·~51 min drive

The camp site is right by Highway 1, about 5 km away from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but in…

#4.Skaftafell

42 km·~51 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

108 km·~130 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

121 km·~146 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

126 km·~151 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

47 km·~56 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

49 km·~58 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

76 km·~91 min drive

Olís · 315.8 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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