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Langihryggur

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland296 m elevation

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MountainReykjanes Peninsula

Langihryggur

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland296 m elevation

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Langihryggur rises to 296 m in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland — the 7th highest of the 38 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 43, 7.8 km away.

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Langihryggur is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.8740°N, 22.2620°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 296 m above sea level
Off the main road: 7.8 km from Route 43
Nearest town: Grindavík — 9.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 34 km in a straight line
What else is close: 263 mapped places within 20 km

Langihryggur weather and conditions

At Langihryggur in Reykjanes, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:10, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Langihryggur

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

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How do I get to Langihryggur?

Langihryggur is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Langihryggur 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 Langihryggur?

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 Langihryggur?

Langihryggur is 296 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

34 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Búrfoss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík

8.9 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

10 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

14 km·~16 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

#4.Þórunnarlaug

17 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Grindavík

8.5 km·~10 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#3.Happy Campsite Keflavík

16 km·~19 min drive

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary…

#4.Viðistaðatúni

27 km·~32 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

18 km·~21 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Olís

18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

18 km·~22 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Grindavík

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Vogar

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Stapabraut

16 km·~19 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjanesbær

18 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

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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