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Skerðingsstaðahyrna rises to 407 m in West Iceland — the 276th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 60, 6.5 km away.
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65.4681°N, 22.2659°W · West Iceland
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Elevation- 407 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 607 (Reykhólasveitarvegur)
Off the main road- 6.5 km from Route 60
Nearest town- Reykhólar — 3.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 148 km in a straight line
What else is close- 56 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skerðingsstaðahyrna
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
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Brjánslækur - Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkerðingsstaðahyrna weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 4Tindafjall19 km
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Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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How do I get to Skerðingsstaðahyrna?
Skerðingsstaðahyrna is in West 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 Skerðingsstaðahyrna 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 Skerðingsstaðahyrna?
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 Skerðingsstaðahyrna?
Skerðingsstaðahyrna is 407 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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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