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Highlands, Iceland903 m elevation

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Litli-Leppir

Highlands, Iceland903 m elevation

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Litli-Leppir rises to 903 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 128th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 18 km away.

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Litli-Leppir is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.5293°N, 19.3457°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 903 m above sea level
Off the main road: 17.6 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 58 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 132 km in a straight line
What else is close: 84 mapped places within 20 km

Litli-Leppir weather and conditions

At Litli-Leppir in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 07:15· 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 Litli-Leppir

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 Litli-Leppir?

Litli-Leppir 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 Litli-Leppir 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 Litli-Leppir?

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 Litli-Leppir?

Litli-Leppir is 903 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hvanngiljafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Gýgjarfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Skuggafoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Dynkur

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

12 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveradalir

13 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Sundlaug

16 km·~19 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

17 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#2.Árbúðir

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#3.Hvítárnes

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir

39 km·~46 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F735 Þjófadalavegur

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Side trip from Hveravellir into 'thief's valley

#2.F734 Svörtutungur

12 km·~14 min drive

The tough alternative to Kjölur

#3.F349 Kerlingarfjöll old

14 km·~17 min drive

The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll

#4.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

25 km·~30 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

65 km·~77 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

75 km·~90 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

93 km·~111 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

97 km·~116 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

37 km·~44 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

52 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

65 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

66 km·~79 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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