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Kóngshæð rises to 402 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 129th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 62, 11 km away.
Map of Kóngshæð
Map
65.5719°N, 24.2282°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Elevation- 402 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 612 (Kollsv.v.-Hvallátur)
Off the main road- 10.8 km from Route 62
Nearest town- Patreksfjörður — 11.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 192 km in a straight line
What else is close- 66 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kóngshæð
FJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 h
GRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
SPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
THE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 h
CROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 h
PEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 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 regionKóngshæð weather and conditions
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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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- 1Hádegishæð3 km
- 2Kjölur4 km
- 3Hnjótsheiði5 km
- 4Stæður5 km
- 5Litlafell5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður11 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð17 km
- 3Pollurinn26 km
Fuel
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Patreksfjörður12 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Tálknafjörður19 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Bíldudalur31 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours - BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Kóngshæð?
Kóngshæð is in Westfjords. 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 Kóngshæð 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 Kóngshæð?
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 Kóngshæð?
Kóngshæð is 402 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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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