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Langholt

North Iceland, Iceland116 m elevation

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Langholt

North Iceland, Iceland116 m elevation

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Langholt rises to 116 m in North Iceland — the 683rd highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 75, 1.7 km away.

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Langholt is in North Iceland at 65.6120°N, 19.5446°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 116 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 762 (Sauðárkbr-Árgerði)
Off the main road: 1.7 km from Route 75
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 198 km in a straight line
What else is close: 118 mapped places within 20 km

Langholt weather and conditions

At Langholt in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 09:30 (Iceland time): 5°C, partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 09:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Langholt

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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How do I get to Langholt?

Langholt 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 Langholt 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 Langholt?

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 Langholt?

Langholt is 116 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Bólugilsfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Ingjaldsfossar

33 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Háaleitisfoss

38 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

7.8 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Fosslaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

19 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Varmahlíð

7.8 km·~9 min drive

The campsite in Varmahlid is a family friendly campsite placed at the foot of the hill of…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Varmahlíð

7.8 km·~9 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hegranes

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#4.Húnaver

15 km·~18 min drive

Húnaver campsite is located in Svartárdalur. The campsite is large and the scenery…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

34 km·~41 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

65 km·~78 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

7.9 km·~9 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós

32 km·~39 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

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