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Háihryggur rises to 369 m in West Iceland — the 300th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 47, 0.7 km away.
Map of Háihryggur
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64.3581°N, 21.5949°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 369 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 47 (Kjós-Hvalfj.botn)
Off the main road- 0.7 km from Route 47
Nearest town- Melahverfi — 12 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 29 km in a straight line
What else is close- 354 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Háihryggur
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHáihryggur weather and conditions
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7°Clight drizzle · feels 3°C5 m/sgusts 159 h 50 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Grenshæðir4 km
- 2
Meðalfell5 km - 3Langiás6 km
- 4
Eyrarfjall7 km - 5Hestaþingshóll7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit6 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes17 km
Fuel
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Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Háihryggur?
Háihryggur is in West Iceland. 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 Háihryggur 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 Háihryggur?
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 Háihryggur?
Háihryggur is 369 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Vincent van Zeijst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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