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64.2558°N, 21.1590°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 184 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 36 (Þingvellir)
Off the main road- 0.5 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 27.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 40 km in a straight line
What else is close- 363 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Stórhöfði
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionStórhöfði weather and conditions
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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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- 1Selfjall2 km
- 2Helluhólar5 km
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Arnarfell6 km - 4Búrfellsháls7 km
- 5Hlíðar9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð21 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær22 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus22 km
Fuel
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Laugarvatn21 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Ferstikla27 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Mosfellsbær28 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Stórhöfði?
Stórhöfði 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 Stórhöfði 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 Stórhöfði?
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 Stórhöfði?
Stórhöfði is 184 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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