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Heiðarbæjarheiði

Westfjords, Iceland612 m elevation
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Heiðarbæjarheiði

Westfjords, Iceland612 m elevation

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Heiðarbæjarheiði rises to 612 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 56th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 4.6 km away.

Map of Heiðarbæjarheiði

Heiðarbæjarheiði is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5496°N, 21.7102°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
612 m above sea level
Off the main road
4.6 km from Route 61
Nearest town
Hólmavík — 18.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
156 km in a straight line
What else is close
64 mapped places within 20 km

Heiðarbæjarheiði weather and conditions

At Heiðarbæjarheiði in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -4°C), overcast, wind 8 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Heiðarbæjarheiði?
Heiðarbæjarheiði is in Westfjords. 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 Heiðarbæjarheiði 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 Heiðarbæjarheiði?
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 Heiðarbæjarheiði?
Heiðarbæjarheiði is 612 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Nónfjall5 km
  2. 2Þverfell6 km
  3. 3Háhraun7 km
  4. 4Kambsfjall9 km
  5. 5Klakkur9 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð
17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur
18 km·~22 min drive

Hot_pot hot spring

#3.Drangsnes Hot Pots
20 km·~24 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#4.Einireykir
25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Hólmavík
17 km·~20 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

#2.Bjarkarlundur
18 km·~22 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Hveravík
18 km·~22 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Bjarkalundur Campsite
18 km·~22 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
17 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
39 km·~47 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
67 km·~80 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Hólmavík
17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkalundur
18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Drangsnes
20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykhólar
25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds
6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →
#2.Bike and Kayak Combo
7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →
#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking
9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Westfjords

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