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Kambsmýrarhnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland1,211 m elevation

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Kambsmýrarhnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland1,211 m elevation

About

Kambsmýrarhnjúkur rises to 1,211 m in North Iceland — the 80th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 83, 14 km away.

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Kambsmýrarhnjúkur is in North Iceland at 65.9434°N, 17.7753°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,211 m above sea level
Off the main road: 13.8 km from Route 83
Nearest town: Grenivík — 19.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 279 km in a straight line
What else is close: 61 mapped places within 20 km

Kambsmýrarhnjúkur weather and conditions

At Kambsmýrarhnjúkur in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): -3°C (feels like -9°C), snow, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Kambsmýrarhnjúkur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

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

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Kambsmýrarhnjúkur — photo by Berserkur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Berserkur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Kambsmýrarhnjúkur?

Kambsmýrarhnjúkur 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 Kambsmýrarhnjúkur 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 Kambsmýrarhnjúkur?

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 Kambsmýrarhnjúkur?

Kambsmýrarhnjúkur is 1,211 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Landsendafoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Æðarfossar

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Ullarfoss

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Barnafoss

25 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Goldfish Pond

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Hjalteyri Hot Tub

21 km·~25 min drive

Hjalteyri Hot Tub is a small geothermal bathing spot in North Iceland with mineral-rich,…

#4.Ystihver

22 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ártún

14 km·~17 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

#2.Grenivík

18 km·~22 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#3.Heiðarbær

22 km·~26 min drive

The camp site Heiðarbaer is well located 5 star camp site with space for folding campers…

#4.Húsavík

23 km·~27 min drive

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð

18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

22 km·~27 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

23 km·~27 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

32 km·~38 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grenivík

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsavík

22 km·~27 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Árskógssandur

26 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Berserkur · 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