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Skúmstungnaheiði

Highlands, Iceland

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Skúmstungnaheiði

Highlands, Iceland

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Skúmstungnaheiði is a mapped mountain peak in the Highlands, Iceland. Nearest road is Route 26, 8.6 km away. Closest town is Flúðir, 40 km away.

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Skúmstungnaheiði is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2423°N, 19.5430°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 8.6 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Flúðir — 40.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 117 km in a straight line
What else is close: 47 mapped places within 20 km

Skúmstungnaheiði weather and conditions

At Skúmstungnaheiði in Highlands, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 17:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), partly cloudy, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 17:15· 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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Skúmstungnaheiði

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Skúmstungnaheiði?

Skúmstungnaheiði 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 Skúmstungnaheiði 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 Skúmstungnaheiði?

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 Skúmstungnaheiði?

Elevation for Skúmstungnaheiði is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Granni

7.7 km·~9 min drive

The Granni is a waterfall that cascades into the Fossardalur right beside the Háifoss. .

#2.Háifoss

7.9 km·~10 min drive

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its…

#3.Gjárfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Gljúfurleitarfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

35 km·~42 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Brennisteinsalda

36 km·~44 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

36 km·~44 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

16 km·~19 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Sandártunga

25 km·~30 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

25 km·~30 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#4.Landmannahellir

26 km·~31 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

18 km·~22 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#2.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

19 km·~22 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#3.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

23 km·~28 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#4.F225 Landmannaleið

23 km·~28 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

40 km·~48 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

58 km·~69 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

62 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

64 km·~77 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

13 km·~16 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

40 km·~48 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.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 →

3 tours near Highlands

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