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Lútin

North Iceland, Iceland663 m elevation

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Lútin

North Iceland, Iceland663 m elevation

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Lútin rises to 663 m in North Iceland — the 434th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 82, 19 km away.

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Lútin is in North Iceland at 66.1306°N, 18.1344°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 663 m above sea level
Off the main road: 19.2 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Hrísey — 20 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 283 km in a straight line
What else is close: 50 mapped places within 20 km

Lútin weather and conditions

At Lútin in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:00 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), light rain, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Lútin

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 Lútin?

Lútin 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 Lútin 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 Lútin?

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 Lútin?

Lútin is 663 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Mígandifoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Þverá;waterfull

33 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

35 km·~42 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

#4.Landsendafoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyrarbær

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalvík

26 km·~31 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hrísey

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site is located next to the sport center and therefor close to the swimming pool.

#2.Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar

20 km·~24 min drive

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

#3.Grenivík

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#4.Ólafsfjörður

24 km·~29 min drive

The camp site in Ólafsfjörður is well located next to the sports center.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð

21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

37 km·~44 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

37 km·~45 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grenivík

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur

23 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Ólafsfjörður

24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Dalvík

25 km·~30 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