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Sauðahnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland582 m elevation

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Sauðahnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland582 m elevation

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Sauðahnjúkur rises to 582 m in North Iceland — the 483rd highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 11 km away.

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Sauðahnjúkur is in North Iceland at 65.5439°N, 16.7265°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 582 m above sea level
Off the main road: 11.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 12.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 291 km in a straight line
What else is close: 199 mapped places within 20 km

Sauðahnjúkur weather and conditions

At Sauðahnjúkur in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:33). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 08:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Sauðahnjúkur

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 Sauðahnjúkur?

Sauðahnjúkur 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 Sauðahnjúkur 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 Sauðahnjúkur?

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 Sauðahnjúkur?

Sauðahnjúkur is 582 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Ullarfoss

31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Selfoss

33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Dettifoss

34 km·~41 min drive

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per…

#4.Ingvararfoss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Stóragjá Cave

12 km·~14 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#3.Grjótagjá

12 km·~14 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

35 km·~42 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vogar

12 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Bjarg

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Hlíð, Mývatni

15 km·~18 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#4.CJA Campsite

34 km·~40 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

14 km·~17 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

62 km·~74 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

65 km·~78 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

65 km·~78 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykjahlíð

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Möðrudalur

39 km·~47 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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