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Hestskarðshnjúkur rises to 855 m in North Iceland — the 278th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 76, 3.3 km away.
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66.1335°N, 18.8556°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 855 m above sea level
Off the main road- 3.3 km from Route 76
Nearest town- Siglufjörður — 3.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 264 km in a straight line
What else is close- 156 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hestskarðshnjúkur
Express Whale Watching From Dalvíkfrom 19.775 ISK · 2 h
Classic Whale Watching from Dalvíkfrom 10.990 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandurfrom 12.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Guided Kayak Tour in Árskógssandur: Explore Coastline & Wildlifefrom 18.900 ISK · 2 h
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tourfrom 12.700 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching Originalfrom 12.700 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyrifrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 minNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHestskarðshnjúkur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Pallahnjúkur1 km
- 2Staðarhólshnjúkur1 km
- 3Ytri-Fýluskálarhnjúkur2 km
- 4Hólsfjall3 km
- 5Hestur3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður3 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður12 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður15 km
Fuel
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Siglufjörður3 km · 310.8 kr/L - 2
Ólafsfjörður11 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Dalvík23 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Hestskarðshnjúkur?
Hestskarðshnjúkur is in North 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 Hestskarðshnjúkur 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 Hestskarðshnjúkur?
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 Hestskarðshnjúkur?
Hestskarðshnjúkur is 855 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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
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