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Kverkhnjúkar rises to 1,295 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 36th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Nesjahverfi, 79 km away.
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64.7237°N, 16.5670°W · Highlands
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Elevation- 1,295 m above sea level
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 78.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 266 km in a straight line
What else is close- 20 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kverkhnjúkar
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Glacier Tourfrom 31.000 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h
Glacier Kayak Adventure at Heinabergslónfrom 20.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Buggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 h
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 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 regionKverkhnjúkar weather and conditions
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-1°Cclear · feels -15°C20 m/sgusts 289 h 47 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:45
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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
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Biskupsfell2 km
- 2Virkisfell4 km
- 3Vatnahryggur5 km
- 4Vestari Kverk6 km
- 5Skarphéðinstindur10 km
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(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 Kverkhnjúkar?
Kverkhnjúkar 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 Kverkhnjúkar 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 Kverkhnjúkar?
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 Kverkhnjúkar?
Kverkhnjúkar is 1,295 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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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