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Lyngbrekkutindur

Highlands, Iceland

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Lyngbrekkutindur

Highlands, Iceland

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Lyngbrekkutindur is a mapped mountain peak in the Highlands, Iceland. Nearest road is Route 1, 22 km away. Closest town is Höfn, 59 km away.

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Lyngbrekkutindur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2180°N, 16.4374°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 21.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Höfn — 59.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 267 km in a straight line
What else is close: 40 mapped places within 20 km

Lyngbrekkutindur weather and conditions

At Lyngbrekkutindur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:27). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:45· 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 Lyngbrekkutindur

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 Lyngbrekkutindur?

Lyngbrekkutindur 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 Lyngbrekkutindur 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 Lyngbrekkutindur?

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 Lyngbrekkutindur?

Elevation for Lyngbrekkutindur is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Draugagilsfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Fellsfoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Morsárfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#4.Hangandifoss

25 km·~30 min drive

The fall comes off the rim of Múlagljúfur, the mossy canyon that opens above the…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

51 km·~62 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Hoffell Hot Tubs

55 km·~66 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

56 km·~67 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

60 km·~71 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

33 km·~40 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#2.Svinafell

33 km·~40 min drive

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

#3.Skaftafell

34 km·~41 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception

34 km·~41 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

59 km·~71 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

92 km·~110 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

114 km·~137 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið

133 km·~159 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

34 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Nesjar

59 km·~71 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

59 km·~71 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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