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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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Hásteinar (syðri) rises to 1,635 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 9th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 26 km away.

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Hásteinar (syðri) is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7764°N, 18.8041°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,635 m above sea level
Off the main road: 26.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 91.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 166 km in a straight line
What else is close: 17 mapped places within 20 km

Hásteinar (syðri) weather and conditions

At Hásteinar (syðri) in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): -6°C (feels like -11°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· 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 Hásteinar (syðri)

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 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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss

17 km·~21 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#2.Gýgjarfoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Runufoss

44 km·~53 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss

45 km·~54 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Sundlaug

26 km·~31 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#3.Hveradalir

27 km·~33 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

28 km·~33 min drive

Geothermal 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.Nýidalur

35 km·~42 min drive

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

#3.Laugafell

36 km·~43 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir

37 km·~44 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.(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