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Highlands, Iceland1,580 m elevation

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Hamarinn

Highlands, Iceland1,580 m elevation

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Hamarinn is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.4781°N, 17.8217°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,580 m above sea level
Off the main road: 46.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 80 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 202 km in a straight line
What else is close: 13 mapped places within 20 km

Hamarinn weather and conditions

At Hamarinn in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -6°C (feels like -13°C), clear, wind 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Hamarinn

Free cancellation

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 Hamarinn?

Hamarinn 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 Hamarinn without a guide?

Hamarinn is a high summit (1,580 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.

When is the best time to hike Hamarinn?

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 Hamarinn?

Hamarinn is 1,580 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hvítárfoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Morsárfoss

61 km·~73 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#4.Fagrifoss

61 km·~73 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

39 km·~46 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell

66 km·~79 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

72 km·~86 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Hveradalir

72 km·~87 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

31 km·~37 min drive

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

#2.Blágil

45 km·~54 min drive

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

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

64 km·~77 min drive

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

#4.Skælingar

65 km·~78 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

77 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

127 km·~152 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

128 km·~154 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

131 km·~157 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

70 km·~84 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

77 km·~92 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

77 km·~93 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

87 km·~105 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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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