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Skeggi

Reykjavík Area, Iceland815 m elevation
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Skeggi

Reykjavík Area, Iceland815 m elevation

About

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

Skeggi is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0897°N, 21.3173°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Skeggi weather and conditions

At Skeggi in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Nesjaskyggnir1 km
  2. 2Krossfjöll4 km
  3. 3Litla-Skarðsmýrarfjall5 km
  4. 4Hátindur6 km
  5. 5Sköflungur6 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus
5.4 km·~6 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Reykjadalur Thermal River
8.9 km·~11 min drive

Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…

#3.Hverahild
9.3 km·~11 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Grýla
10 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hveragerði - Reykjamörk
12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Í Hveragerði
12 km·~15 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Úlfljótsvatn
13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…

#4.Útilífsmiðstöð skáta Úlfljótsvatni
13 km·~16 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
12 km·~15 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
20 km·~24 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
20 km·~24 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
24 km·~28 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hveragerði
12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Mosfellsbær
20 km·~24 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkarholt
20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Langitangi
21 km·~25 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.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 →
#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers
8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →
#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!
11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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