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Kvíslarhæð

Highlands, Iceland854 m elevation

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Kvíslarhæð

Highlands, Iceland854 m elevation

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Kvíslarhæð rises to 854 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 138th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 47 km away.

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Kvíslarhæð is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.9133°N, 18.3761°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 854 m above sea level
Off the main road: 47.4 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 75.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 191 km in a straight line
What else is close: 14 mapped places within 20 km

Kvíslarhæð weather and conditions

At Kvíslarhæð in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Kvíslarhæð

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Kvíslarhæð?

Kvíslarhæð 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 Kvíslarhæð 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 Kvíslarhæð?

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 Kvíslarhæð?

Kvíslarhæð is 854 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Runufoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

42 km·~51 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#3.Gýgjarfoss

54 km·~64 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss

68 km·~81 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

13 km·~15 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

51 km·~61 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Sundlaug

51 km·~61 min drive

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

#4.Hveradalir

53 km·~63 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Laugafell

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Nýidalur

24 km·~29 min drive

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

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

51 km·~61 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir

56 km·~67 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F26 Sprengisandsleið

22 km·~26 min drive

The longest highland road

#2.F752 Skagafjarðarleið

23 km·~27 min drive

Northern approach to Sprengisandur

#3.F923 Jökuldalsvegur

25 km·~30 min drive

Near Stuðlagil basalt canyon

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

85 km·~102 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

85 km·~102 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

86 km·~103 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

86 km·~103 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata

85 km·~102 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur

85 km·~102 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur

86 km·~103 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri BSO

87 km·~104 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

Data & sources

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

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