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Högnhöfði rises to 1,002 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 100th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 37, 9.6 km away.
Map of Högnhöfði
Map
64.3580°N, 20.4994°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,002 m above sea level
Off the main road- 9.6 km from Route 37
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 10.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 74 km in a straight line
What else is close- 226 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Högnhöfði
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHögnhöfði weather and conditions
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-1°Cclear · feels -6°C5 m/sgusts 99 h 50 mdaylight · 08:13 – 18:02
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Rjúpnafell3 km
- 2Kálfstindur4 km
- 3Miðfell5 km
- 4Svínafell5 km
- 5Bjarnarfell7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð9 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð9 km
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Konungshver11 km
Fuel
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 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Högnhöfði?
Högnhöfði 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 Högnhöfði 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 Högnhöfði?
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 Högnhöfði?
Högnhöfði is 1,002 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Salvör Gissurardóttir · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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