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Hásteinar (syðri)

Highlands, Iceland1,635 m elevation
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Hásteinar (syðri)

Highlands, Iceland1,635 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Hásteinar (syðri)

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss
17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Gýgjarfoss
29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Gýgjarfoss
#3.Runufoss
44 km·~53 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss
45 km·~54 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Hvanngiljafoss
4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
26 km·~31 min drive

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Hveradalir
27 km·~33 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
28 km·~33 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Laugafell
36 km·~43 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
26 km·~31 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll
26 km·~31 min drive

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

#3.Nýidalur
35 km·~42 min drive

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

#4.Laugafell
36 km·~43 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
102 km·~123 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
104 km·~125 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
104 km·~125 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
105 km·~126 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
68 km·~82 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
88 km·~106 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Varmahlíð
91 km·~110 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell
98 km·~118 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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How do I get to Hásteinar (syðri)?
Hásteinar (syðri) 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 Hásteinar (syðri) without a guide?
Hásteinar (syðri) is a high summit (1,635 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 Hásteinar (syðri)?
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 Hásteinar (syðri)?
Hásteinar (syðri) is 1,635 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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