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Stórahyrna rises to 688 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 34th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 3.8 km away.
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66.1317°N, 23.3157°W · Westfjords
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Elevation
- 688 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 3.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town
- Bolungarvík — 4.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 230 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 125 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Stórahyrna
Peaks and Minesfrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Choose your lake. Ride that wake.from 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Sightseeing and water sports experience in Westfjords visiting Dynjandi waterfallfrom 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 17.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Calm Water Kayakingfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Hit the fjords with those boards.from 60.000 ISK · 7 hStórahyrna weather and conditions
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1°Cpartly cloudy · feels -4°C5 m/sgusts 149 h 38 mdaylight · 08:30 – 18:08
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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
- 1
Ernir2 km
- 2Gönguskarð3 km
- 3Lambamúli4 km
- 4Heiðnafjall5 km
- 5Hádegisfjall5 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður4 km
- 2Gjörvidalslaug4 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær9 km
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Stórahyrna?
Stórahyrna is in Westfjords. 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 Stórahyrna 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 Stórahyrna?
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 Stórahyrna?
Stórahyrna is 688 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.
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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