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Skeggi rises to 815 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 6th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 7.5 km away.
Map of Skeggi
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64.0897°N, 21.3173°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 815 m above sea level
Off the main road- 7.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hveragerðisbær — 11.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 31 km in a straight line
What else is close- 359 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skeggi
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasurefrom 21.187 ISK · 9 h
Hot Springs Pass - Classic Admissionfrom 8.900 ISK · 2 h
Hot Springs & Bathhouse Pass - Signature Admissionfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Reykjadalur Hot River Hike - Half Day Tourfrom 19.990 ISK · 4 h
Hot Spring Valley Horse Riding Tour – Reykjadalurfrom 16.200 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Riverfrom 13.842 ISK · 4 h
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 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 regionSkeggi weather and conditions
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2°Covercast · feels -6°C11 m/sgusts 159 h 51 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:06
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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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Nesjaskyggnir1 km
- 2Krossfjöll4 km
- 3Litla-Skarðsmýrarfjall5 km
- 4Hátindur6 km
- 5Sköflungur6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Hveragerði12 km · 306.9 kr/L - 2
Mosfellsbær20 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Bjarkarholt20 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Skeggi?
Skeggi 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 Skeggi 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 Skeggi?
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 Skeggi?
Skeggi is 815 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Berserkur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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