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Hestur

North Iceland, Iceland1,207 m elevation
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Hestur

North Iceland, Iceland1,207 m elevation

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Hestur is in North Iceland at 65.4822°N, 18.2909°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
1,207 m above sea level
Off the main road
14.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hrafnagil — 15.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
228 km in a straight line
What else is close
127 mapped places within 20 km

Hestur weather and conditions

At Hestur in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 01:30 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -5°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I get to Hestur?
Hestur 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 Hestur 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 Hestur?
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 Hestur?
Hestur is 1,207 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit
14 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit
15 km·~18 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Sæberg Hot Pot
19 km·~23 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri
24 km·~28 min drive

Akureyri's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 43°C, with a…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Eyjafjarðarsveit
14 km·~16 min drive

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar
14 km·~17 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Engimýri
15 km·~18 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

#4.Hamrar
20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
22 km·~27 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
22 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
23 km·~28 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
23 km·~28 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata
22 km·~27 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur
23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur
24 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut
24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri
5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →
3 tours near North Iceland

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