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Skarphéðinstindur rises to 1,944 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 2nd highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Nesjahverfi, 76 km away.
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64.6367°N, 16.6200°W · Highlands
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Elevation- 1,944 m above sea level
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 75.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 261 km in a straight line
What else is close- 16 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skarphéðinstindur
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 h
Glacier Kayak Adventure at Heinabergslónfrom 20.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Glacier Tourfrom 31.000 ISK · 3 h
Super Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 h
Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoonfrom 18.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Ice Climbing Captured in Skaftafellfrom 32.500 ISK · 4 h
Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration Tourfrom 33.500 ISK · 6 h
Ice Cave Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkarphéðinstindur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Vestari Kverk5 km
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Kverkhnjúkar10 km - 3Biskupsfell11 km
- 4Vatnahryggur12 km
- 5Virkisfell12 km
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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How do I get to Skarphéðinstindur?
Skarphéðinstindur 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 Skarphéðinstindur without a guide?
Skarphéðinstindur is a high summit (1,944 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Skarphéðinstindur?
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 Skarphéðinstindur?
Skarphéðinstindur is 1,944 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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OpenStreetMapVisitor 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
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