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Miðdegishnúkur

Reykjavík Area392 m elevation

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Miðdegishnúkur rises to 392 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 62nd highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 42, 0.7 km away.

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63.9204°N, 22.0340°W · Reykjavík Area

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Elevation
392 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 428 (Djúpavatnsleið)
Off the main road
0.7 km from Route 42
Nearest town
Hafnarfjörður — 11.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
26 km in a straight line
What else is close
425 mapped places within 20 km

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Miðdegishnúkur weather and conditions

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4°Clight drizzle · feels -1°C6 m/sgusts 129 h 52 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:10
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Miðdegishnúkur — photo by Anna Jonna Ármannsdó… · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Anna Jonna Ármannsdó… · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Stapatindur2 km
  2. 2Hrútafell2 km
  3. 3Ketill2 km
  4. 4Grænadyngja3 km
  5. 5Grænavatnseggjar3 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Litli-Foss23 km
  2. 2Breiðholtsfoss24 km
  3. 3Ullarfoss24 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður3 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður15 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Vogar18 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Einhella13 km · 279.7 kr/L
  2. 2Norðurhella14 km · 279.9 kr/L
  3. 3Suðurhella14 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan14 km
  2. 2Nettó15 km
  3. 3Bónus15 km
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Miðdegishnúkur?
Miðdegishnúkur is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Miðdegishnúkur 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 Miðdegishnúkur?
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 Miðdegishnúkur?
Miðdegishnúkur is 392 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Data & sources

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All peaks174 peaks in Reykjavík Area, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams