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Hverahnúkur

Highlands, Iceland1,453 m elevation
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Hverahnúkur

Highlands, Iceland1,453 m elevation

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Hverahnúkur rises to 1,453 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 19th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 13 km away.

Map of Hverahnúkur

Hverahnúkur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6373°N, 19.2423°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
1,453 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F347 (Ásgarður - Hveradalir)
Off the main road
13.1 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 68.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
141 km in a straight line
What else is close
85 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Hverahnúkur weather and conditions

At Hverahnúkur in Highlands, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 06:30 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -5°C), light drizzle, wind 2 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I get to Hverahnúkur?
Hverahnúkur 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 Hverahnúkur without a guide?
Hverahnúkur is a high summit (1,453 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 Hverahnúkur?
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 Hverahnúkur?
Hverahnúkur is 1,453 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Snækollur1 km
  2. 2Snót1 km
  3. 3Fannborg1 km
  4. 4Loðmundur2 km
  5. 5Hveradalshnúkur3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
2 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveradalir
2.3 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Sundlaug
4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
5.8 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
6 km·~7 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Árbúðir
22 km·~27 min drive

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

#3.Hvítárnes
25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir
29 km·~35 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
77 km·~92 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
86 km·~103 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
105 km·~126 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
110 km·~132 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
49 km·~59 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
63 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir
77 km·~92 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll
77 km·~93 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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