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Háihryggur

West Iceland, Iceland369 m elevation
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Háihryggur

West Iceland, Iceland369 m elevation

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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

Háihryggur is in West Iceland at 64.3581°N, 21.5949°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Háihryggur weather and conditions

At Háihryggur in West Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 17:00 (Iceland time): 8°C, drizzle, wind 2 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 17:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Grenshæðir4 km
  2. 2Meðalfell5 km
  3. 3Langiás6 km
  4. 4Eyrarfjall7 km
  5. 5Hestaþingshóll7 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur
2.3 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit
5.9 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes
17 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær
20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd
5.9 km·~7 min drive

The community center and camp site Hlaðir is a quiet and peaceful place in the northern…

#2.Bjarteyjarsandur
6.1 km·~7 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

#3.Hjalli
6.5 km·~8 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Þórisstaðir
8.9 km·~11 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
22 km·~26 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
22 km·~26 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
22 km·~27 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar
24 km·~28 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla
5.8 km·~7 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi
8.9 km·~11 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Kjalarnes
17 km·~21 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkarholt
22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain
6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →
#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour
8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal
5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →
3 tours near West Iceland

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