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Snækollur

Highlands, Iceland1,488 m elevation
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Snækollur

Highlands, Iceland1,488 m elevation

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Snækollur rises to 1,488 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 15th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 35, 13 km away.

Map of Snækollur

Snækollur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6437°N, 19.2288°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
1,488 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F347 (Ásgarður - Hveradalir)
Off the main road
13 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 69.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
142 km in a straight line
What else is close
86 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Snækollur weather and conditions

At Snækollur in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:15 (Iceland time): -3°C (feels like -6°C), mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 02:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Snækollur?
Snækollur 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 Snækollur without a guide?
Snækollur is a high summit (1,488 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 Snækollur?
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 Snækollur?
Snækollur is 1,488 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hverahnúkur1 km
  2. 2Snót1 km
  3. 3Loðmundur1 km
  4. 4Fannborg1 km
  5. 5Hveradalshnúkur3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir
2.8 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
2.8 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug
4.5 km·~5 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
5.6 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
5.7 km·~7 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Árbúðir
23 km·~28 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hvítárnes
25 km·~30 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Hveravellir
29 km·~35 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
77 km·~93 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
86 km·~104 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
106 km·~128 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
111 km·~133 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
50 km·~60 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
63 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir
77 km·~93 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell
78 km·~94 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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

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